Mount Vernon by Candlelight

November 27, 2026

Join Mount Vernon for a candlelit guided tour and learn about holiday traditions in colonial Virginia, shared by costumed actors portraying George Washington’s family, friends, and enslaved or hired staff.

Talk with Continental Army soldiers to discover what life was like during the historic events of 1776.

See the Mansion illuminated in the evening, explore the historic area, enjoy 18th-century music and dancing, and meet Aladdin, the Christmas camel.

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Mapped location of Mount Vernon by Candlelight

Address

3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121

Phone

(703) 780-2000

Upcoming Dates

  • Saturday, November 28
  • Friday, December 11
  • Saturday, December 12
  • Friday, December 18
  • Monday, December 21
  • Tuesday, December 22