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Historical Washington Homes
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Mount Vernon
Located at the end of the George Washington Parkway south of Alexandria, Virginia, George Washington’s estate, overlooking the Potomac River, has been restored to its 18th century colonial grandeur. The mansion, slave quarters, stables and the tomb of our first President and Mrs. Washington are among the points of special interest, as well as the formal gardens, designed by the surveyor-planter-soldier-President. Admission is charged. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, March through October, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, November through February. |
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Arlington House
Located in the Arlington National Cemetery, and overlooking the Potomac River and Washington, DC, Arlington House is preserved as a memorial to General Robert E. Lee, a man who gained respect of Americans in the North and South. It is uniquely associated with the families of Washington, Custis, and Lee for it was built by George Washington Park Custis. Open 9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily, October - March; 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, April - September. |
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Gunston Hall
Located near Mount Vernon and overlooking the Potomac River, the Colonial plantation home of George Mason, Father of the Bill of Rights, is famous for both architectural beauty and historical associations. At this house, Mason met with his friends Washington, Jefferson and Madison. The plantation is surrounded by 550 of the original 5,000 acres and was complete with out-buildings, formal gardens and a deer park. Stroll along scenic nature trails or watch the 17-minute film at the Visitor’s Center. Admission is charged. Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Closed Christmas Day. |
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