Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington, Presidential research library in Mount Vernon, United States
The Fred W. Smith National Library spans 45,000 square feet across three floors and contains extensive collections related to George Washington's life and presidency.
The library opened in 2013 following a $38 million donation from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, marking a new chapter in Washington scholarship and research.
The facility houses 103 original books from Washington's personal collection, alongside thousands of documents, maps, and materials from colonial America and the Revolutionary period.
Researchers and scholars can access the library's resources by appointment from Monday to Friday between 9 AM and 5 PM at Mount Vernon Memorial Highway.
A large oval vault within the library displays a six-foot pewter relief of the Washington family crest, representing the first president's original bookplate.
Location: Fairfax County
GPS coordinates: 38.71306,-77.08806
Latest update: March 13, 2025 20:35
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