Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy; South end of the GW Parkway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121

"Mrs. Washington" hosts an enchanting evening of candlelit tours, fireside Christmas caroling, and hot cider and ginger cookies. A newly formatted tour includes the first and second floors, featuring characters from the Washingtons' world guiding visitors through the home and adding ambiance and authenticity to a traditional Christmas evening at Mount Vernon.

"Mount Vernon by Candlelight" is the only time of year when the estate is open to the public for special evening tours. Mount Vernon's modern buildings include merry music and the opportunity for holiday shopping until 9 p.m. $18 for adults, $12 for youth. Tickets are available at Mount Vernon's Ford Orientation Center or at MountVernon.org starting November 1.

Date/Hours:
Friday, November 27, 2009 - Sunday, November 29, 2009 (5:00 PM-8:00 PM)
Friday, December 04, 2009 - Sunday, December 06, 2009 (5:00 PM-8:00 PM)
Friday, December 11, 2009 - Sunday, December 13, 2009 (5:00 PM-8:00 PM)

Admission Fee: $18/adults $12/child

Children Welcome

Telephone:
Public Inquiries: (703) 780-2000
Dining Reservations: (703) 780-0011
Group Sales: (703) 799-8688

Email:
info@mountvernon.org

Website:
Visit.MountVernon.org