Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon é unha finca privada na que viviu durante un tempo George Washington ata a súa morte en 1799, e alí é onde se atopa a súa tumba. Hoxe en día o lugar pertence ao Rexistro Nacional de Lugares Históricos dos Estados Unidos.

Está situada preto de Alexandria, no condado de Fairfax (Virxinia). Á outra beira do río Potomac está o condado de Prince George (Maryland).

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Cando os antepasados de George Washington adquiriron a leira, era coñecida como plantación de Little Hunting Creek segundo o próximo río Little Hunting Creek. Ao herdar o seu medio irmán maior Lawrence Washington a leira, cambiou o nome a Mount Vernon en honor do vicealmirante Edward Vernon, famoso pola Guerra do Asento e a captura de Portobelo (provincia de Colón, Panamá), a quen admiraba moito. Vernon foi o oficial comandante de Lawrence na Mariña Real británica e cando George Washington herdou a propiedade conservou o nome.

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John Hankus
22 June 2015
A must visit when in DC or Virginia. Beautiful gardens and daily demonstrations of what life was like in the 1700s. Lots to see between the house, museum, and the tomb. Different every season.
Lindsay D.
11 March 2018
A must see on any visit to the DMV. The house tour is as informative as it is beautiful. The views are breathtaking. Be sure to find a cozy spot to sit and enjoy the magnificent Potomac views.
CJ Wallington
20 April 2013
Travel just west of the estate and see Mount Vernon as visitors would when they first arrived. You can easily see how they would be impressed, if not slightly in awe, of his home.
James C
22 February 2018
Amazing site to visit. The views are awesome. The tour is great through the house. The guides and staff are so knowledgeable it’s a great piece of American History. Must see.
Caitlin Lawler
10 April 2018
A great tour, with beautiful views from the grounds. They have a lot to see and learn while here which makes it worth a trip
Leonda Levchuk
7 July 2017
We were there for the Independence Day fireworks. You have to buy tickets and it can include a mansion tour. Bring your chairs, they have plenty of food and beverages to buy, relax, and enjoy!
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