George Washington Birthday Auction

Opens on February 1, 2026 and will close on February 22, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET

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#101

Four Nights + Flights to Madeira, Portugal

Value: $4,000 Travel

$2,000 Starting Bid

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#102

Private Hamilton Tour at Mount Vernon

Value: $500 Experiences

$100 Starting Bid

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#103

Cocktails & Tour of the New George Washington Exhibition

Value: $5,000 Experiences

$1,000 Starting Bid

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#104

1776 Bennington Flag

Value: $50 Gifts

$10 Starting Bid

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#105

Set of Pre-1920s George Washington Postcards

Value: $25 History Antiques: Objects

$5 Starting Bid

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#106

1921 Illustrated Handbook of Mount Vernon

Value: $35

$10 Starting Bid

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#107

1939 World’s Fair Plate Honoring Our First President

Value: $75 History Antiques: Objects

$25 Starting Bid

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#108

Die for a Presidential Seal

Value: $75 History Antiques: Objects

$10 Starting Bid

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#109

“Father of His Country” Glass Bottle

Value: $75 History Antiques: Objects

$10 Starting Bid

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#110

Visit with Martha Washington

Value: $500 Experiences

$100 Starting Bid

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About

Proceeds from this event will support the restoration and preservation of George Washington's beloved home, Mount Vernon. As an IRS 50l(c)(3) tax exempt entity (#54-0564701), Mount Vernon is not a government-funded park or agency. We rely on the generosity of friends like you for contributions needed to save George Washington's historic estate.

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How to Bid

Bidding will begin on February 1, 2023. The Birthday Auction will close on Wednesday, February 22nd at 10 p.m. ET.

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