Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington, Alexandria

Name: Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington
Address: Alexandria, United States

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Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington, Alexandria

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The Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington at Mount Vernon is the presidential library of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Located at Washington's home in Mount Vernon, Virginia, the library was built by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association and is privately funded. It is named for the chairman of the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation which donated $38 million to the project. The library officially opened September 27, 2013. ()

Coordinates: 38°42'47"N, 77°5'17"W

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Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Vernon Trail, Mount Vernon, Gunston Hall, George Washington's Gristmill.

1.4 miE
Cycling, Bike trail, Bike path
Mount Vernon Trail, Alexandria
36 min walk • The Mount Vernon Trail is a cherished pathway offering both locals and tourists in Alexandria, Virginia, a scenic escape into nature and history. This multi-use trail stretches for 18 miles along the Potomac River's western bank, providing a continuous route from...
~850 ftS
Restored estate of the first president
Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon
5 min walk • Mount Vernon, nestled in the heart of Virginia, is more than just a historical landmark—it's a journey into the life and legacy of one of America's founding fathers, George Washington. This well-preserved estate, situated along the banks of the Potomac River, offers...
5.2 miSW
Historical place, Georgian architecture, History museum
Gunston Hall, Lorton
132 min walk • Gunston Hall is an 18th-century Georgian mansion near the Potomac River in Mason Neck, Virginia, United States. Built between 1755 and 1759 as the main residence and headquarters of a 5,500-acre plantation, the house was the home of the United States Founding Father George Mason.
2.3 miW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
George Washington's Gristmill, Mount Vernon
59 min walk • George Washington's Gristmill was part of the original Mount Vernon plantation, constructed during the lifetime of the United States' first president.
5.2 miSW
38°40'18"N • 77°10'8"W
Pirate's Cove Waterpark, Lorton
133 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
4.5 miW
Museum, Military museum
National Museum of the United States Army, Lorton
114 min walk • The National Museum of the United States Army is the official museum for the history of the United States Army and is just outside Washington, D.C. It opened on November 11, 2020.
5.9 miNE
Lighthouse, View point, Vernacular architecture
Jones Point Light, Alexandria
151 min walk • The Jones Point Light is a small river lighthouse located on the Potomac River in Alexandria, Virginia. It was built in 1855. It is a small, one-story house with a lantern on top and served primarily as a warning light for naval ships approaching the Washington Navy Yard.
2.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Pope–Leighey House, Alexandria
67 min walk • The Pope–Leighey House, formerly known as the Loren Pope Residence, is a suburban home in Virginia designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The house, which belongs to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has been relocated twice and sits on the grounds of Woodlawn Plantation, Alexandria, Virginia.
6.1 miNE
Park
Jones Point, Alexandria
155 min walk • Jones Point is a geographic point on the Potomac River within the city of Alexandria, Virginia, United States. The Jones Point Light and Jones Point Park are located at the point, which is immediately North of the confluence of Hunting Creek and the Potomac River.
3.1 miNE
Botanical garden, Garden, Historical place
River Farm, Alexandria
79 min walk • River Farm, currently home to the American Horticultural Society headquarters, is a landscape located at 7931 East Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, Virginia.
5 miN
Park
Fort Willard, Alexandria
127 min walk • Fort Willard is a former Union Army installation now located in the Belle Haven area of Fairfax County in the U.S. state of Virginia. It is currently undergoing preservation treatment to protect its earthen walls and trenches.