Spring at Mount Vernon welcomes a visitor favorite— the farm animals! Many people do not know that George Washington bred and raised several animals at his over-3,000-acre farm!

Animals were a critical part of the farm’s revenue and functionality.

When you visit this spring, you can see many of the same animals and breeds kept by Washington when he lived and worked at Mount Vernon, including Hog Island sheep, cattle, Ossabaw Island hogs, Dominique chickens, and horses.

When you give $35* or more today to help keep the farms alive, we will send you two free tickets so you can come see this history in action!

Washington also adored dogs and had several breeds throughout his lifetime. He gave them surprisingly hilarious names like Sweetlips, Madame Moose, Tipsy, Mopsey, Truelove, and Rahman—to name a few!

The farm is a special place. It truly brings history to life for visitors of all ages. Remember, we do not receive any funding from the government, so donors, like you, allow us to host living history demonstrations, like those at the farm, and keep the land as close as possible to its 18th-century appearance.

Your donation today supports our agricultural educational efforts, live demonstrations, sheep shearing events, and all the engaging activities we host in the spring. If you make a donation of $35 or more today toward our preservation and education efforts, you will receive two free tickets!