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The Historic Area forms the core of the 500-acre preserved estate.
This section of the estate contains the most recognizable structures. It includes George Washington's home and the surrounding workspaces. It gives you a direct look into 18th-century plantation life.
You need a timed-entry ticket to go inside the Mansion. The surrounding outbuildings and gardens are accessible with general admission.
20-30 minsTimed-entry required
The Mansion is an 11,000-square-foot house with a two-story piazza facing the Potomac River. Washington expanded it from its original 3,500 square feet into a 21-room residence. You must have a timed-entry ticket to go inside. Ensure you arrive at the line precisely at your reserved time.
30-45 minsCostumed interpreters
These original and reconstructed structures surround the main house. They show where enslaved workers performed essential daily trades. You can walk past the wash house and blacksmith shop. Look for costumed interpreters who demonstrate 18th-century trades here.
20-30 minsMostly outdoors
The estate features four distinct gardens designed for food production and beauty. You can walk through the upper, lower, botanical, and fruit gardens. April through October is the best time to see full blooms. The greenhouse in the Upper Garden remains open to visitors all year.
