The George Washington Birthday Auction
Thank You for Supporting Mount Vernon During the U.S. Semiquincentennial
Auction opens on Feb. 1, 2026 and will close on Feb. 22, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
Have a question or need assistance? We’re happy to help. Email support@mountvernon.org
Auction Items
Auction Items (181)
#99
Raffle: $500 Mount Vernon Gift Card
Raffle
Purchase 1 for $5 + 19 more
#100
Four Nights + Flights to Madeira, Portugal
Value: $4,000
Travel
$5,750
Current Bid
17
Bids
#101
All-Inclusive Overnight Yacht Stay - 2 Bedroom + Dinner for 4
Value: $20,000
Travel
$10,000
Current Bid
1
Bids
$25,000
Buy It Now
#102
Secrets of the Vault: Washington Library Tour
Value: $2,500
Experiences
$3,000
Current Bid
5
Bids
#103
Empty Whiskey Barrel from the Mount Vernon Distillery
Value: Priceless
Rare/One of a Kind
$2,500
Current Bid
56
Bids
#104
1776 Bennington Flag
Value: $50
Gifts
$415
Current Bid
61
Bids
#105
Set of Pre-1920s George Washington Postcards
Value: $25
History Antiques: Objects
$290
Current Bid
84
Bids
#106
1921 Illustrated Handbook of Mount Vernon
Value: $35
History Antiques: Books
$855
Current Bid
54
Bids
#107
1939 World’s Fair Plate Honoring Our First President
Value: $75
History Antiques: Objects
$445
Current Bid
57
Bids
About
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How to Bid
Bidding will begin on February 1, 2026. The Birthday Auction will close on Sunday, February 22nd at 10 p.m. ET.
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Checkout & Mailing
To ensure a smooth close to the auction, any unpaid items will be automatically charged to the card on file the day after the auction. Following order verification, mailing will begin in mid-March. Any on-site pickup arrangements will be coordinated in advance.
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