The Shops at Mount Vernon Blog

At first, George Washington was a reluctant portrait-sitter. Over time, his growing patience toward the capturing of his likeness produced some of the most celebrated works of art in America.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author offers a revelatory new book about the founding fathers, examining their educations and, in particular, their devotion to the ancient Greek and Roman classics—and how that influence would shape their ideals and the new American nation.

From the bestselling author of The Storm Before the Storm and host of the Revolutions podcast comes the thrilling story of the Marquis de Lafayette’s lifelong quest to defend the principles of liberty and equality.

Mount Vernon’s very own book buyer is recommending several books for summer reading; first recommendation is this title from acclaimed author and historian Nathan Philbrick: Travels With George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy.

The 2022 George Washington Book Prize winner is: Washington at the Plow: The Founding Farmer and the Question of Slavery by Bruce A. Ragsdale.

The secret and stylish history of George Washington's swords.

Did you know The Shops at Mount Vernon offers a wide selection of rare coins and other old currency with high numismatic value? 

2022 George Washington Prize Finalists. The George Washington Prize recognizes the year's best works on the nation's founding era (1760-1820).

Watch this video and learn essential gardening techniques from Melanie Welles Creamer, the Greenhouse Manager at George Washington's Mount Vernon.