Trick or Treating at Mount Vernon: Tickets Available

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Got a little George or Martha at home? Mount Vernon will open its doors to trick-or-treaters on Halloween. You can join the costumed cast of interpreters for a special opportunity to trick-or-treat in the historic area next Monday afternoon on Halloween.

Here are some of the spooky doings planned:

• A special scavenger hunt is available for the more adventurous guests.
• All trick-or-treaters are invited to join in the children’s costume parade around the Mansion at 5 p.m.
• Prizes will be awarded for the best “George” and “Martha” costumes.
• Children can participate in a Halloween craft activity in the greenhouse.
• Special trade demonstrations, like wool carding, spinning, and fish net-making, will take place in the historic area.
• Listen to Halloween-themed stories in the straw bale amphitheater, enjoy colonial games and dancing demonstrations, and take a wagon ride.

The Mansion and Donald W. Reynolds Museum will closed for this event. Tickets are required for all adults and children to attend this event. The cost is $12 per adult and $6 per child (11 and under). Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and close at 6 p.m.

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