Vigil at George Washington’s Tomb (VA)

Vigil at George Washington’s Tomb

A National SAR event in VA

Date appears to be September 16, 2023, at

Mount Vernon,  3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VZ   22121

March to the Tomb is at 8:30 AM with tomb shifts every 15 minutes beginning at 9:00 AM.  Closing ceremony and march back to the Mansion begins at 4:00 PM.

Details and electronic signup will be announced at a latter date.

NSSAR Guardsmen, The National Color Guard staff cordially invites you to honor our patriot commander and join us at Mt Vernon for the annual George Washington Tomb Vigil of Saturday September 17th.

There are several hotels close to Mount Vernon

Hampton Inn & Suites – Fort Belvoir Alexandria South

Candlewood Suites – Alexandria – Fort Belvoir, an IHG Hotel

Best Wester Plus – Mount Vernon/Fort Belvoir

We have again been given permission to bring our weapons, under the following stipulations:

• Commanders may wear their swords, all blunted edged and only removed from their sheaths when marching the guard.
• No other knives will be allowed.
• Muskets may be carried by the guard as they march and stand guard at the tomb.
• No powder, ball or bayonets are to be brought onto the property.
• There will be a safety check preformed in the parking lot before any guardsmen can move any further on the property.
• All muskets must always be in the control of guardsmen and all additional national weapons safety rules are to be followed.

Due to the steepness of the hill from the Estate to the tomb please consider your ability to traverse a 800 foot 4 percent grade before signing up.