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Slave Life at Mount Vernon Tour
Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA | Get Directions »
$15.00
In observance of Black History Month, February 1 through 29, Mount Vernon interpreters highlight at the slave quarters the lives and contributions of the slaves who built and operated the plantation home of George and Martha Washington. The refurbished slave quarters building is now open. Reproduction clothing, tools, furniture, cookware, ceramics, toys, and personal accessories outfit the space to emphasize the living conditions and experiences of enslaved people as skilled craftsmen, house slaves, and laborers on the Mansion House Farm.
Throughout the month, a 12 p.m. daily Slave Life at Mount Vernon tour explores the lives and contributions of the slaves who lived at Mount Vernon. A wreathlaying and presentation occurs daily at the slave memorial site throughout the month of February at 1 p.m. Black History Month activities are included in regular Estate admission: adults, $15.00; children ages 6-11, $7.00; and children under 5 are admitted free.
Event Details
| Where | Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 12:00 pm |
| Who to bring | Everyone |
| Website | http://www.mountvernon.org |
| Price | $15 adults, $7 children ages 6-11 |
More About Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
Located just off the George Washington Parkway, the Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens has much to offer. Mount Vernon was the home of our nation's first President, George Washington, who dedicated nearly 50 years of his life to expanding the property and tending to the sprawling gardens. Nowadays, visitors can tour the mansion and take sightseeing cruises along the Potomac that offer a glimpse into life at Mount Vernon during the Colonial period. The Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center and the Ford Orientation Center include 25 galleries and over 500 artifacts which tell the story of George Washington's life and presidency. Be sure to visit the estate's website and check out the calendar for upcoming events.
Other events here
- Hoecakes and Hospitality: Cooking with Martha Washington Daily, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
- George Washington Denture and Last Tooth on Display Weekly on Fridays, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
