Mount Vernon
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Alexandria News
Who Bought Martha Washington’s Belongings? Tudor Place Has Answers That Change History
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of American independence, Tudor Place Historic House & Garden is…
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Alexandria News
George Washington’s Home Reborn: Iconic Mansion Reopens After Historic $40 Million Restoration, Priming Mount Vernon for America 250
MOUNT VERNON, VA—The red ribbon fell yesterday on the most ambitious preservation project in Mount Vernon’s history. A gaggle of…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
George Washington’s Christmas Camel Lives On: The 1,400-Pound Holiday Visitor You Can Still See at Mount Vernon
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Thanks to a captivating social media reel by Alexandria History Tours, a delightful piece of local lore is…
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Mount Vernon Matters
The “Buyers” of Mount Vernon Choose Gifts You’ll Want to Buy
By Susan McLain Sullivan Here We Are Again! Like the refrain from the famous holiday carol, we have truly landed…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Why Visiting Mount Vernon Still Matters — Especially at Thanksgiving
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Every so often, and it happened again yesterday in a text, someone tells me they won’t visit…
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Alexandria News
Mount Vernon Stays Open During Shutdown: Wine Festival, Harvest Days, Trick-or-Treating and More
MOUNT VERNON, VA — While the federal government remains shut down, the privately funded estate of America’s first president remains…
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Alexandria News
Celebrate 10 Years of the George Washington Patriot Run!
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Sign up here to run in the 10th Annual George Washington Patriot Run, a premier running event…
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Alexandria News
Woodlawn to Host Bicentennial Tribute to Lafayette’s Farewell Tour
Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House will close out the bicentennial of Lafayette’s 1824–1825 Farewell Tour on Sunday, Sept. 7, with open-house…
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Alexandria News
Arnold Schwarzenegger to Headline Mount Vernon’s July 4 Naturalization Ceremony
ALEXANDRIA, VA — This Independence Day, a familiar face will help ring in America’s birthday at one of the most…
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Business News
Alexandria’s Curcio Law Distributes 200+ Free Bike Helmets
ALEXANDRIA, VA – This spring, Curcio Law hit the road — not with legal briefs, but with bike helmets and…
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