Historic Mount Vernon by Candlelight in Alexandria, VA

Learn how the first First Family of the United States entertained during the holidays with this unique Christmas tour by Gray Line. You'll explore beautiful Mount Vernon in winter as 18th century characters bring the lives of the Washington family entertained and lived during the cold winter season over 200 years ago.

Tour the mansion by candlelight - as George & Martha Washington and their guests did - and enjoy hot cider and cookies by the fire with festive colonial music. There will also be plenty of time for shopping and a glimpse of Old Town Alexandria illuminated with Christmas glow.

When:

November 27, 2009 - November 29, 2009
December 4, 2009 - December 6, 2009
December 11, 2009 - December 13, 2009

Points of Interest

George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate

One of America's most popular historic estates, Mount Vernon rests on the banks of the Potomac River where George and Martha Washington lived and now rest in peace.