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Named "Best Local Trip"
by Washingtonian Magazine!

The Only Mount Vernon Tour
That Makes Getting There
Half The Fun.

A visit to the home of George Washington is a great American adventure everyone should experience, especially when you can do it by boat! Spirit provides the only round-trip Mount Vernon cruises direct from Washington, DC. Each Mount Vernon cruise includes a narrated riverfront tour and discounted admission to Mount Vernon. You can also choose from one-way excursions and 40-minute turnaround cruises from the Mount Vernon dock. Click on the links below to find out more.



Spirit of Mount Vernon
• 2010 SEASONAL SCHEDULE •

March 12 - March 28   Friday - Sunday only

March 30 - August 22   Tuesday - Sunday only

August 26 - October 24   Friday - Sunday only

Special Monday Holiday Cruises
Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day

SW Waterfront Boarding Time: 8:00am
Arrive Mount Vernon 10:00am

Return Departure: 1:30pm
Arrive SW Waterfront 3:00pm

Sailing from Pier 4, 6th and Water Streets, SW
Washington DC

Metro Stop: Waterfront on Green Line

Spirit also offers year-round Lunch, Dinner
& Theme Cruises.
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2010 Mount Vernon Special Event Schedule
Enjoy these great special events taking place
at historic Mt. Vernon.

Wagon Rides, April 2 – 30
There are FREE Wagon Rides on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the month of April at the Pioneer Farm site from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Spring Plant Sale, April 10 – May 9
Enjoy the Spring Plant Sale from April 10 – May 9. This once-a-year sale features a selection of gardening tools, books, pots, and other gardening goodies as well as plants and herbs grown at Mount Vernon. The Gardening Days shop is open rain or shine from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Sheep Shearing Demonstration, May 1 – 30
The shearing of Mount Vernon's Hog Island sheep takes place Fridays through Sundays during the month of May from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Visitors can watch this beginning of the wool-making process with demonstrations at the George Washington Pioneer Farmer site.

Martha Washington’s 279th Birthday, June 2
June 2nd is the 279th birthday of Martha Washington! If your name is Martha or your birthday is on June 2nd, present your photo ID at Mount Vernon for FREE admission to Mount Vernon.

Meet the Father of Our Country, June 19 & 20
Meet the Father of Our Country on Father's Day weekend! General Washington will give a special performance, answer questions, and pose for photo opportunities.

An American Celebration at Mount Vernon, July 4
Independence Day, the birth of our nation, is celebrated at the home of George Washington, our first president, with a dazzling display of daytime fireworks. Spectacular smoke fireworks in patriotic colors will be fired over the Potomac River! There will also be an inspirational naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens, military reenactments, a special wreathlaying ceremony, free birthday cake for all (while supplies last), and a visit from the first first couple, General and Mrs. Washington.

Colonial Market & Fair, September 18 & 19
This weekend Mount Vernon hosts the Colonial Market & Fair. Some of America's finest craftspeople demonstrate 18th-century crafts and sell traditional wares such as baskets, woodcarvings, tin & ironwork, leatherworkings, weavings, paper-cuttings, and furniture. The event also features lively 18th-century entertainment including music, fire-eating, sword-swallowing, puppet & magic shows, plus hearty specialty food for sale. NOTE: This weekend only - Photo Sightseeing Cruises, once at Mount Vernon, are free of charge. The Excursion trips to and from Mount Vernon are standard price.

 

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