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Archaeology Family Day

Mount Vernon

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A family gathering in an outdoor setting
  • George Washington's Mount Vernon
    3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
    Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121
  • 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET

Explore how archaeology has shaped what we know about the Washingtons, the lives of the enslaved people who lived at Mount Vernon, and the 18th century.

Enjoy hands on activities for the whole family, participate in your own miniature dig, hear music of the Revolution, and watch a blacksmith forging in action.

The event is included with general admission and is free for Mount Vernon members.

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