Harvest a little history this fall! From October 24-25, 2026, Fall Harvest Family Days invites you to celebrate the crisp autumn season with 18th-century activities and demonstrations at the Farm at Mount Vernon.

• See Colonial Trades in Action
  Expert interpreters demonstrate soap-making, cooking, laundry, fishing-net making, salting fish, forging metal and horseshoes, and spinning and weaving.
• Meet General Washington
  Hear George Washington share his experiences as a founding farmer, then visit the Interpretive Center to see the General through the eyes of his family, friends, and hired and enslaved staff.
• Meet Farm Animals
  Meet horses, oxen, sheep, hogs, and turkeys, and learn about the work they did at harvest time.
• Enjoy 18th-Century Games
  Try colonial lawn games like Wood Cup & Ball, the Game of Graces, and hoops.
• Participate in a Story Time & Scavenger Hunt
  Listen to Farmer George Plants a Nation read aloud at the Farm (best for ages 7-12), then grab a scavenger hunt to explore even more.
• Witness Revolutionary War Encampment
  Step into the daily life of soldiers, officers, and the families who traveled with the army — explore the tents, try washing clothes in the laundry yard, and get hands-on with period cooking tools.

Fall Harvest Family Days is included with general admission; children five and under are always free.

Did you know George Washington’s Mount Vernon is open 365 days a year? Open to the public since 1860, the former plantation estate is home to and the burial place of our first President. Enjoy guided and self-guided tours, seasonal events, and special activities. Plan your visit online today.