Winter Glow At George Washington's Mount Vernon
I don’t know about you but one of the things I miss most about this yucky year is all the holiday cheer enjoyed with family and friends. From parties to pageants and big light displays we all congregated at together. Luckily, not all is lost this year. One of the DMV’s most popular landmarks, Mount Vernon, is still full of holiday joy and you have one more weekend to enjoy it. Winter Glow is all the rage so join Mount Vernon for an enchanted evening of holiday lights!
In case you didn’t know, Mount Vernon is George Washington’s Mansion just outside Old Town Alexandria, VA. In addition to being his home, it is also where the tombs of both George and Martha Washington can be found. More recently, the property added a memorial dedicated to the enslaved people who lived and worked on the estate. During Winter Glow, it is lit in subtle lights. Bundle up and wander along while listening to classic holiday music. View the upper garden and greenhouse glowing in blue and lavender lights and watch as wintery light patterns move throughout like friendly ghosts.
While the mansion itself is off limits this year, you can still meander through the lantern-lit Historic Area and see the vast stretch of the Bowling Green washed in ambient holiday illumination.
Go back in time and take an opportunity to chat with soldiers at an 18th-century winter encampment or see sparks fly at the Blacksmith shop! Costumed Christmas carolers abound as you shop for artisan-made gifts. And don’t miss one of the guests of honors, Aladdin the Camel! Come hungry as you can purchase warm food and holiday drinks from the Mount Vernon Inn Food Truck!
Mount Vernon has taken all Measures to make sure this is a safe event including:
· Social Distancing: They ask guests to maintain 6-feet of social distancing. Signage is placed throughout the estate to remind guests.
· Facial Coverings: All guests and staff will be required to wear facial coverings. Costumes with masks are encouraged!
· Hand Sanitizer: They have installed hand sanitizer stations around the estate as well as signage promoting proper hygiene.
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