In the nearly 225 years since the death of George Washington, the historic home has seen many seasons and many incarnations, ...

Feb. 22, 1732 George Washington is born in a modest house at ... who died in 1752. Following the death of his sister-in-law, Washington officially inherited Mount Vernon in 1761.

The most recent national day of mourning before Thursday occurred on Dec. 5, 2018, following the death of George H.W. Bush. While many businesses and facilities will remain open as usual throughout ...