See where these men, women and children lived and worked, learn about their families, and gain an understanding of their legacy at Mount Vernon. This 30-minute guided walking tour examines Washington's brilliant design for the grounds around Mount Vernon. Visit the gardens he created, see some of the original trees, and learn how he merged areas for work and leisure to create a master plan for his beloved home. The cultivated area includes eight fields, and illustrates Washington's advanced farming practices and crop rotation scheme. This site is just a five minute walk south of the Mansion, adjacent to the Wharf on the Potomac River.
Special admission applies.
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