Mount Vernon, Virginia

The Home of Washington is on the Virginia shore of the Potomac, 16 miles south of the Capital.  The second story end window is of the room in which Washington died.  The window above is of the attic room occupied by Mrs. Washington after her husband's death and chosen because this window overlooked his tomb.

The Banquet Hall, Mount Vernon

The Banquet Hall or "New Room" was completed after the Revolution under Washington's immediate direction.  A glimpse of the Potomac is seen through the open doorway.

Mount Vernon is owned and maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union, founded 1853 for the preservation of the home and tomb of Washington.

General Washington's Bed Chamber, Mount Vernon

Here, in the room where Washington died, has been assembled a collection of original Mount Vernon furniture.

Mount Vernon is owned and maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union, founded 1853 for the preservation of the home and tomb of Washington.

Mount Vernon, Virginia

George Wasington's Tomb

The Tomb of Washington stands immediately at the head of the pathway from the landing at Mt. Vernon.  its position, small dimensions and plain form of brick were dictated by Washington at his will.  The front part of the Tomb, through which one may look, contains two marble sarcophagi, one containing the remains of George Washington and the other the remains of Martha Washington.  Both the sarcophagi are sealed and intended never to be opened.

Mount Vernon, the Home of Washington, is on the Virginia shore of the Potomac, 16 miles south of the Capitol.  The second story end window is of the room in which Washington died.  The window above is of the attic room occupied by Mrs. Washington after here husband's death and chosen because this window overlooked his tomb.

The Washington Tomb at Mount Vernon.