Social Studies Field Trips
Mt. Vernon
Image courtesy of Mt.
Vernon
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
Image courtesy of Mt.
Vernon
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PUBLIC
| NAME: Mt. Vernon | |||
| STREET: Mt. Vernon Ladies Association | |||
| CITY: Mt. Vernon | STATE: VA | ZIP: 22121 | COUNTY: Fairfax |
| PHONE: Recorded information 703-780-2000 | FEES: Adults, $8.00. Seniors, $7.50. Children (6-11), $4.00. | ||
| HOURS AND DAYS: Daily (including all holidays), 9 am - 4 pm. Seasonal times vary. April through August, 8 am - 4 pm. | |||
| GRADES: 1 2 5 | UNITS: Colonies, Food, One Nation, P&C, Shelter |
| CONTACT: Education office | PHONE: 703-799-8604 |
| TYPE: Historic Home | FEES:$4 per student through 1999; $4.50 per child in 2000. Adults; one complimentary pass per class, $8.50 for additional adults. 1 chaperone per 10 students requested |
| DAYS: M T W Th F | HOURS: March, Sept.,and Oct: 9 am - 5 pm; Nov-Feb: 9 am - 4 pm April-Aug: 8 am - 5 pm |
| LUNCH: No food or beverages on estate; staff provides a map to nearby picnic areas | |
| GROUP SIZE: Unlimited, but minimum of 12 students for group rates. One adult per 10 students | |
| HANDICAPPED ACCESS: yes on first floor (will provide wheelchair at gate) | |
| LENGTH OF TOUR: 2 - 2 1/2 hours, historic interpretation; Colonial Days a special elementary school program, between 9:30 and 1 pm. | |
DESCRIPTION: Colonial plantation overlooking Potomac River. Artifacts of George Washington. Tour includes visit to home, 13 outbuildings, 2 tombs, 3 gardens (flower, vegetable, herb), wharf and gift shop. In spring 2000 the grist mill will be available as part of the tour, at an additional cost. No reservations needed. A special program for elementary schools, "Colonial Days" is offered mid-October to mid-November and mid-February to mid March. Students can see colonial crafters and participate in a variety of colonial activities. Reservations are needed for Colonial Days.
Near Washington Grist Mill and Woodlawn Plantation (3 miles away). Public park 1 mile north on Potomac. Riverside park has picnic area. 1 adult per 10 students.
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Last updated on Oct. 9, 1999
Maintained by Martin
M. Creel: Marty_Creel@fc.mcps.k12.md.us