The Tombs of Mount Vernon

Learn more about the history of the Old and New Tombs at Mount Vernon. Dr. Esther White will take you on a tour of both of this historic sites where George Washington was laid to rest.

[hourz]

to think if he lived another 16 years we could have had a real photo of George.

[flissfloss]

THE PRIDE OF MOUNT VERNON! GEORGE WASHINGTON! SON, WE ARE OUTGUNNED, OUT MANNED, OUT NUMBERED AND OUT PLANNED!

[oscarkorlowsky]

Me learning more on YouTube than I did in school, periodt

[GeorgeVreelandHill]

I was there with my mother many years ago.
Mount Vernon is beautiful in every way.
Thank you for the history lesson.

[ednakelley]

As a historian, when you said the name William Strickland, by ears perked up. I actually went back to make sure I heard it correct. He also designed President James K. Polk's tomb as well. He built our state capital in Nashville. He said it was his crowing achievement and his entombed within the walls.

[wallacesheckells]

I have been here a few times, and this sight is just humbling. To think our first President is laying only feet from the gates is awsome.

[ChuckMcC]

His death was so avoidable but doctors of that age still believed in blood letting. He was so dehydrated from not being able to swollow that the last blood letting came out thick.

[cayleeschneider]

I can’t wait to go to Washington D.C this year! Washington was such a great man and he accomplished so much throughout his life! I love him in history books and in Hamilton👍🏼

[adirty_toilet]

A great man formed our country I'm proud of this man

[austin]

Been there done that, probably the funnest trip ever, if anyone has time and can afford to go to Washington DC do it, it is the best place on earth, so much to do and so much history!

[sarahedwards]

First time seeing the tombs & now I wanna go see in person.
I’m not getting any younger.

[jsmcguireIII]

As a boy in the 1960's I stood a few feet away from the two sarcophagi at Mt. Vernon. A few days later I stood a few feet away from the flame and grave of JFK at Arlington. These two memories seem to be joined forever in my mind.

[prodbycams]

Thank you for this awesome video, Dr. White!

[MeadeSkeltonMusic]

Very nice ! Washington was 6'2- very very tall for that time! He had to duck under some of the doorways.

[carollambies]

I was there as a child, then brought my husband and children here. I love Mt.Vernon.

[jessicheyenne]

I loved my tour there!!!! His house was stunning.

[stephenlewis]

If wasn't for Washington there be no United States of America he a fighter

[hannahwhite]

thank you so much for posting, very enjoyable

[chrishuxhold]

General George Washington of Virginia the 1st President of the United States of America. God bless and rest his soul in Heaven.

[iBleedStarsAndBars]

What a great man! We are free men and women because of his intelligence and bravery.