After the Through My Eyes tour, Dave and I walked to the part of the estate with the outbuildings. Most of them are not located far from the mansion.
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Through My Eyes tour is a 45-minute immersive experience to step back and see Mount Vernon through the eyes of the people who knew George Washington best. An actor portraying a character such as Washington’s granddaughter, personal secretary, or farm manager guides you across the estate as they go about their daily activities, making several stops along the way. Besides the general admission tickets, we had to purchase an additional ticket for this tour. The tour started at the main entrance to the Mansion Circle.
To me, like most people, fall is the most beautiful season of the year, filled with colorful trees and an abundance of pumpkins. Therefore, there is a variety of places in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) offering fall harvest celebrations. Dave and I chose to visit Mt. Vernon in Virginia, home to the nation’s first president, George Washington.
We enjoyed our visit to the Mt. Vernon estate on the 4th of July last year, but seeing this historical site during the fall months seemed like an ideal time. In fact, the Fall Harvest Family Days, which takes place on October 25 and 26, 2014 were a great opportunity. As soon as we went through the visitor center, we saw a wagon full of happy kids with their parents.
Washington DC is a spectacular place to celebrate July 4th! The National Mall, with Washington DC’s monuments and the U. S. Capitol in the background, forms a beautiful and patriotic backdrop to America’s Independence Day celebrations.
This is an all-day event begins with a parade along Constitution Avenue and ends with an incredible display of fireworks over the Washington Monument. Almost every year Dave and I enjoy the fireworks in DC. This year, we decided to spend the 4th of July at George Washington’s Mt. Vernon estate.
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