George Washington's Mount Vernon

Celebrate Mother's Day with afternoon tea and live harp music at the historic Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant. 

Enjoy an assortment of tea sandwiches, scones, sweets, and flavorful teas. Add a glass of champagne to commemorate the occasion.

Seatings are offered on May 15-17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Make a reservation online, or please call 703.799.5096 to book for parties of more than 6 people.

Local Event: Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at Mount Vernon

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Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at Mount Vernon

Celebrate Mother's Day with afternoon tea and live harp music at the historic Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant. 

Enjoy an...

Taste unlimited samples of wines from Virginia's finest wineries at Mount Vernon’s Spring Wine Festival.
Relax on the east lawn overlooking the Potomac River as you experience George Washington’s estate after hours.
Bottles of wine will be available for purchase. Purchase a VIP table to receive admission for 12 people, three bottles of wine, and private waiter service.

Local Event: Spring Wine Festival at Mount Vernon

Spring Wine Festival at Mount Vernon

Taste unlimited samples of wines from Virginia's finest wineries at Mount Vernon’s Spring Wine Festival.
Relax on the east lawn...

Celebrate Mother's Day with afternoon tea and live harp music at the historic Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant. 
Enjoy an assortment of tea sandwiches, scones, sweets, and flavorful teas. Add a glass of champagne to commemorate the occasion.
Seatings are offered on May 15-17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Make a reservation online, or please call 703.799.5096 to book for parties of more than 6 people.

Celebrate Mother's Day with afternoon tea and live harp music at the historic Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant. 
Enjoy an assortment...

George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill

Sample George Washington's whiskey and other distilled spirits made at Washington's Distillery.
In 1799, George Washington's distillery produced nearly 11,000 gallons, making it one of the largest whiskey distilleries in America. Today, a reconstructed working distillery produces small batch spirits on-site using 18th-century distilling methods.
You will sample 3 distilled spirits, hear about the history of distilling spirits, and tour Washington's reconstructed gristmill and distillery.
Attend tastings on Saturdays in May, June, and September at George Washington's Distillery &amp; Gristmill, located 2.7 miles from Mount Vernon.

Local Event: George Washington Whiskey Tasting

George Washington Whiskey Tasting

Sample George Washington's whiskey and other distilled spirits made at Washington's Distillery.
In 1799, George Washington's...

Join Mount Vernon as we celebrate Juneteenth by remembering how enslaved people resisted enslavement and sought freedom before the Emancipation Proclamation.
Watch musical performances and see special character performances from actors portraying William Lee, Tobias Lear, and Martha Washington.
Plus, take a tour of the estate, watch spinning, cooking, and blacksmith demonstrations, and honor the lives of the enslaved at a commemoration ceremony.

Local Event: Freedom Before Emancipation: Family Day for Juneteenth

Freedom Before Emancipation: Family Day for...

Join Mount Vernon as we celebrate Juneteenth by remembering how enslaved people resisted enslavement and sought freedom before...

Freedom Before Emancipation: Family Day for Juneteenth

Enjoy a fun-filled evening with your family that includes dazzling fireworks and patriotic musical performances.
Meet General Washington and&nbsp;hear his special remarks as he commemorates the 250th anniversary of our nation.
Play 18th-century lawn games&nbsp;and experience a variety of demonstrations like dancing and&nbsp;blacksmithing.
Walk through history at a Revolutionary War&nbsp;encampment and immerse yourself in the daily life of soldiers, military officers, and the women and children who traveled with the army.Adult tickets starting at $52 for general public; starting at $41.60 for members; see website for more details.

Local Event: Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon

Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon

Enjoy a fun-filled evening with your family that includes dazzling fireworks and patriotic musical performances.
Meet General...

Participate in a 10-miler or 5K race at Mount Vernon during America's 250th anniversary.
Cross the finish line with the Mansion in view and receive a t-shirt and medal. The Finish Festival will offer music, food and beverage concessions, and a free beer for each runner.

Local Event: George Washington Patriot Run

George Washington Patriot Run

Participate in a 10-miler or 5K race at Mount Vernon during America's 250th anniversary.
Cross the finish line with the Mansion...

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Seminary Ridge Neighborhood

Join us for a massive neighborhood shopping event featuring a wide variety of treasures across the Seminary Ridge area. Explore sales along Fort Williams Parkway, St. Stephens Road, and the surrounding neighborhood to find your next great bargain.

Local Event: Seminary Ridge Civic Association Community Yard Sale

Seminary Ridge Civic Association Community Yard...

Join us for a massive neighborhood shopping event featuring a wide variety of treasures across the Seminary Ridge area. Explore...

Seminary Ridge Civic Association Community Yard Sale

Join us for an evening of made-up-on-the-spot improv comedy! We'll be calling on you to give us suggestions for a totally unique show that'll never be seen again!
Show is 18+ recommended. Tickets are free, with a $10 suggested donation.

Local Event: Improv Comedy Show

Improv Comedy Show

Join us for an evening of made-up-on-the-spot improv comedy! We'll be calling on you to give us suggestions for a totally...

Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum

BRADLEY BROOKS 7 P.M. light refreshments, 7:30 lecture


Ima Hogg (1882-1975), daughter of James Stephen Hogg, the first native-born governor of Texas, lived for a time in the Texas governor’s mansion in Austin. The experience helped shape her appreciation for both antique furniture and history. In the early 1920s, she began to collect American antiques, including glass, ceramics, and furniture. Later in the decade, she embarked on the construction of Bayou Bend in Houston, which would be her home until the 1960s. As her collection grew, Miss Hogg resolved that she would establish a museum, seeking to bring early American art and history to Texas. She made gifts of her home and collection to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Bayou Bend opened to the public in 1966. Miss Hogg’s remarkable foresight, determination, and humility created an institution that has grown and flourished, and that continues to interpret an expanding narrative of American art and history via its collections and programs. This presentation will explore the development of the Bayou Bend Collection under Miss Hogg’s guidance and will also discuss more recent additions.
Bradley Brooks is a specialist in historic house museums with a background in American decorative arts. He came to Bayou Bend in 2015 from the Indianapolis Museum of Art, where he served as founding curator for two historic house museums, Oldfields, the J. K. Lilly, Jr. residence, and Eero Saarinen’s Miller House. He also served as assistant curator of American decorative arts. Previously, he was director of the McFaddin-Ward House in Beaumont, Texas; and founding curator, then director, of the Moody Mansion in Galveston. He earned a B.A. in communication arts from Elizabethtown College, and an M.A. in early American culture from the Winterthur Program of the University of Delaware. Please join us in welcoming Bradley to Alexandria.
PLEASE REGISTER GUESTS WITH <a href="mailto:karen.d.paul1948@gmail.com">karen.d.paul1948@gmail.com</a>. Suggested contribution for guests attending a one-time lecture is $10. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION AND CALENDAR AVAILABLE AT OUR SITE: ALEXANDRIAASSOCIATION.ORG

Local Event: Alexandria Association Lecture: Ima Hogg and Bayou Bend

Alexandria Association Lecture: Ima Hogg and...

BRADLEY BROOKS 7 P.M. light refreshments, 7:30 lecture


Ima Hogg (1882-1975), daughter of James Stephen Hogg, the first...

Alexandria Association Lecture: Ima Hogg and Bayou Bend

The free JCA <a href="https://virtualexpos.accessjca.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo</a> is designed to connect jobseekers aged 50 and over with age-friendly employers via Zoom.
Expo program: 
<ul><li>Workshops (10:00 a.m.) Start your day with two engaging 
workshops tailored to jobseekers aged 50 and above. These sessions 
provide valuable strategies, tools, and insights to support your career 
journey. See our <a href="https://virtualexpos.accessjca.org/schedule-of-expos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Expo Schedule</a> page for more information and to register.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Employer Presentations (12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Employers
 share information about their current full and part-time job openings. 
Jobseekers can ask employers questions via the Zoom chat, making the 
expo a dynamic and interactive experience.</li></ul>
Jobseekers: Whether you are re-entering the workforce, 
changing careers, or seeking new opportunities, you are invited to join 
us for this virtual expo on May 19. Register today at: <a href="https://virtualexpos.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">virtualexpos.accessjca.org</a>.&nbsp; 
The
 free JCA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expos are generously 
funded by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. 
JCA serves people of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and income levels.

Local Event: Age 50+ jobseekers, registration is open JCA MoCo Virtual 50+ Employment Expo

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Age 50+ jobseekers, registration is open JCA...

The free JCA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo is designed to connect jobseekers aged 50 and over with age-friendly...

Age 50+ jobseekers, registration is open JCA MoCo Virtual 50+ Employment Expo

National Archives Museum

Festival Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary National Archives Building Constitution Avenue | Washington, DC June 4-6, 2026 You're invited to the <a href="https://archivesfoundation.org/spirit-of-independence-festival/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Spirit of Independence Festival</a>, a three-day immersive celebration of American history, culture, and community at the National Archives—the home of the original Declaration of Independence—in the heart of Washington, DC.&nbsp; Hosted beneath a tent spanning two city blocks in front of the National Archives, the Spirit of Independence Festival will include free daytime events for families and three evening benefit events to support the National Archives Foundation and its effort to engage the American public with the nation’s history.&nbsp; From free daytime programming like a patriotic pet “yappy hour” to ticketed nighttime events like a culinary “taste of America,” there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the multi-day festival. Guests can <a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/39180/national-archives-museum-spirit-of-independence-festival" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">reserve free tickets</a> to daytime programming and purchase individual tickets to select evening programs. Guests who reserve tickets online will receive complimentary access to the National Archives Museum.

Local Event: June 4-6: Celebrate America's 250th Birthday at the Spirit of Independence Festival!

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Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at Mount Vernon

MAY

15

11:00 AM

George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA

Spring Wine Festival at Mount Vernon

MAY

15

6:00 PM

George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at Mount Vernon

MAY

16

11:00 AM

George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA

George Washington Whiskey Tasting

MAY

16

2:00 PM

George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill, 5513 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA

Spring Wine Festival at Mount Vernon

MAY

16

6:00 PM

George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at Mount Vernon

MAY

17

11:00 AM

George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA

Spring Wine Festival at Mount Vernon

MAY

17

6:00 PM

George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA

George Washington Whiskey Tasting

MAY

23

2:00 PM

George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill, 5513 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA

George Washington Whiskey Tasting

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2:00 PM

George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill, 5513 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA

George Washington Whiskey Tasting

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2:00 PM

George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill, 5513 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA

George Washington Whiskey Tasting

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13

2:00 PM

George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill, 5513 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA

Freedom Before Emancipation: Family Day for Juneteenth

JUN

19

9:00 AM

George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA

Freedom Before Emancipation: Family Day for Juneteenth

JUN

20

9:00 AM

George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Mt Vernon, VA

George Washington Whiskey Tasting

JUN

20

2:00 PM

George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill, 5513 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA

George Washington Whiskey Tasting

JUN

27

2:00 PM

George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill, 5513 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA

Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon