Archaeology Family Day at Mount Vernon

Sat Jul 19, 2025
9:30am to 3:30pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: Included with admission - Adults (Ages 12+): $28; Youth (Ages 6-11): $15; Children (Ages 0-5): Free; Free for Mount Vernon members
Location:
Mount Vernon
(703) 780-2000
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA, 22121
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Learn about the archaeological process with Mount Vernon educators through hands-on activities. Participate in a miniature dig, put broken objects together, make your own replicas out of clay, and pick up take-home activities (while supplies last). Hear from Mount Vernon archaeologists about their role at Mount Vernon and their recent discoveries. 

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.