Dear Peter,

This is going to be a big year for George Washington’s Mount Vernon!

In 2025, we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War—honoring Washington’s selfless commitment to leading our nation’s fight for independence from Great Britain.

To celebrate the man to whom we owe so much, we are launching our 2025 Annual Fund. This is our lifeline fund— providing critical dollars that keep us going throughout the year.

You are always so generous and I am hoping we can count on your patriotic support today.

Your gift to the Annual Fund will help our teams as they work tirelessly:

• Continuing the Mansion revitalization efforts, which include improving drainage in and around the Mansion’s cellar and repairing sections of its framing and masonry.
• Uncovering history through archaeological discoveries like our find of over 30 bottles of remarkably intact fruit in Washington’s cellar.
• Educating the public about the significance and ongoing relevance of George Washington’s legacy.
• Supporting whatever preservation and education work is most critically needed across the estate.
• And so much more.