Enjoy The Fall Season At Mount Vernon

Step back in time and enjoy the wonders of fall in the 18th century at one of Virginia’s richest historical attractions. The Mount Vernon Fall Harvest Festival will take place October 24 and 25, 2020, at Mount Vernon’s Pioneer Farm. This family-friendly event is a great way to enjoy an enriching afternoon in the fresh fall air, so reserve your tickets now!

Fun at the Farm

There’s no shortage of exciting activities to enjoy at this year’s Mount Vernon Fall Harvest Festival. You can explore the 4-acre Pioneer Farm, which represents a slice of George Washington’s visionary farming life. Tour a replica slave cabin and Washington’s 16-sided treading barn. You can even walk along the Wharf for a glimpse of the Potomac River. Here are some other festival highlights you can look forward to, according to the Mount Vernon website:

• Meet General Washington
• Listen to stories about the period
• Hear about 18th-century textiles and dyeing processes
• Watch cooking demonstrations in the Slave Cabin yard
• See spinning demonstrations
• Learn about Washington’s fisheries

Need-to-Know Info

The Fall Harvest Festival at Mount Vernon is scheduled for Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mount Vernon’s Pioneer Farm. The cost of the festival is included in admission to Mount Vernon, which is $23 for visitors age 12 and up, $12 for children ages 6 to 11, and free for children 5 and under. A visit to the Mount Vernon estate generally takes a few hours if you plan to see and do everything, and with the added entertainment of the Harvest Festival, you may want to allow even longer. Easily accessible by car and with free parking available, Mount Vernon is located at 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway in Mount Vernon, VA.

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