Mount Vernon Honors America’s Veterans George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate Salutes Veterans! To recognize the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans, Mount Vernon is offering free Veterans Day admission to all active-duty, former, and retired U.S. military personnel. Eligible service members can collect complimentary admission tickets when they arrive. Please note that this offer applies only to the service member and does not include family members or other guests. Purchase Tickets at: https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/mount-vernon-salutes-veterans Sponsored by: Boeing Event Date and Time November 11, 2026 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: These activities are included with general admission: Adults (ages 12+): $30 Youth (ages 6–11): $16 Children (ages 0–5): Free Admission is free for Mount Vernon members. Admission is also free for active-duty, retired, and veteran members of the U.S. military. The Mount Vernon Estate is located in Northern Virginia, conveniently located just outside Washington, D.C., and Maryland. Lay a Floral Tribute at Washington’s Tomb Throughout the day, Veterans are invited to honor those who served by placing a floral tribute at Washington’s Tomb. Flowers provided by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Hear General George Washington Speak At 1 p.m., hear a speech from the nation’s first commander in chief in the Robert H. and Clarice Smith Auditorium. Commemorate Veterans Day Through Music and Tradition Enjoy a Special Veterans Day Program by Mount Vernon’s Fifer Gather on the bowling green at 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. for a special Veterans Day musical program. Enjoy patriotic medleys, hear a brief history of the holiday, and take part in a question-and-answer session with Mount Vernon’s fifer. If it rains, the program will move indoors to the greenhouse in the upper garden. Hear Choral, String, and Woodwind Ensembles Throughout the day, accomplished ensembles from the armed forces and the surrounding community will perform in the Robert H. and Clarice Smith Auditorium in tribute to Veterans Day. •The Harmony Heritage Singers at 11 a.m. •The United States Army Woodwind Quintet at 12:30 p.m. •The United States Air Force Strings at 2 p.m. Veterans: Enjoy a Complimentary Sample of Fresh-Baked Bread As a gesture of appreciation, veterans can stop by the Half Crown Bakehouse on the 12-acre field throughout the day to receive a complimentary quarter-slice of traditional 18th-century bread served with salt pork butter. Available while supplies last. Veterans may pick up a coupon for the complimentary sample upon arrival when collecting their free admission tickets. Discover How America’s Military Branches Took Shape Visit the Discovery Station on the bowling green at any time during the day to explore the everyday lives of sailors and Marines and learn about George Washington’s leadership during the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Visitors can also handle examples of the kinds of objects sailors and Marines may have carried in their sea chests. Join Story Time and Meet a Remarkable Patriot Soldier! At 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the bowling green, hear a reading of Cloaked in Courage: Uncovering Deborah Sampson, Patriot Soldier and learn how a woman enlisted and served in the Continental Army. Create a Thank-You Card for a Veteran: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visit the Hands-on-History Center in the Education Center to make a personalized card thanking a veteran for their service.