Mount Vernon by Candlelight 2022
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 12/18/2022
Join us for a candlelit guided tour and learn about holiday traditions in 18th-century Virginia. Visit with Mrs. Washington and other 18th-century residents of Mount Vernon in a 45-minute candlelit tour of the Mount Vernon estate, followed by a reception.
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NON MEMBER TICKETSMEMBER TICKETS
Arrive at the Ford Orientation Center 15 minutes before your ticket time to:
- View themed Christmas trees in the Ford Orientation Center.
- Warm-up with light concessions sold in the Ford Orientation Center.
- Enjoy shopping for holiday gifts at The Shops at Mount Vernon (open until 9:00 p.m.)
Guided Tour of the Estate by Candlelight
Learn about holiday traditions of 18th century Virginia, and hear stories of Christmases past from costumed character actors portraying Washington’s family, friends, and enslaved or hired staff.
- Walk through the lantern-lit historic area, stopping at the Slave Quarters, outbuildings, and inside Washington’s Mansion.
- Greet Aladdin, the Christmas camel, on the 12-Acre Field.
- Participate in 18th-century dancing in the Greenhouse.
- Enjoy complimentary ginger cookies, spiced cider, and carolers in the Donald W. Reynolds Museum & Education Center Lobby
1772: The Road to Revolution
Join Mount Vernon as we celebrate the build-up to the 250th Anniversary of American Independence.
- Hear how a young Colonel Washington and his family celebrated Christmas in a year of growing tensions and uncertainty.
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Organization:
George Washington's Mount VernonLocation:
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA, 22121United States
See map: Google Maps
Phone:
(703) 780-2000Contact name:
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
12/18/2022
Time:
See website
Price:
Members: $26 adult, $18 youth | Non-members: $36 adult, $28 youth
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service