Two hundred years ago, George Washington described Mount Vernon by saying, "No estate in the United America is more pleasantly situated than this." more...
National Colonial Farm
A living history museum that depicts a Maryland middle-class family farm on the eve of the American Revolution. more...
Write to
13551 Fort Washington Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
National Colonial Farm Visitor Information (301) 283-2113
Fax
(301) 763-1389
Climate
Spring and fall are generally comfortable with precipitation possible. Summers can be hot and humid (Average temperature in the summer is 86 degrees Fahrenheit). July and August are the hottest months. Winters can be cold (Average temperature in the winter is 41 degrees Fahrenheit) with variable precipitation, with snow possible. Winter visitors must prepare for a variety of conditions especially along the river.
Did You Know?
Harpers Ferry changed hands 8 times during the Civil War. These Union troops posed for a picture on Camp Hill in Harpers Ferry in October, 1862.