Mount Vernon

PRINTED KIT - CUT, FOLD, GLUE! This model comes unassembled, delivered flat-packed in a large envelope.

What's inside? 6 sturdy A4 size paper sheets with the artwork, cutting and scoring lines printed on. You will need to cut, score, fold and glue the parts in order to assemble the model according to the set-up instructions which come with the kit.

Things that are not included, but you'll need in order to assemble the model: time & patience, a hobby knife, a ruler, a cutting mat or hard surface to work on, white glue (PVA).

Some other things might be helpful: a pointed stylus, tweezers, and scissors. See what tools we recommend.

This model will require more than one sitting to build it. We advise to pause between different stages as you work, especially when you come to gluing. The white glue softens the paper and it may lead to misshapen parts if you do not allow them to dry well before proceeding further with assembling. Click here to watch our paper model building tips.

Give yourself enough time to enjoy the process and achieve the best result!

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Mount Vernon, located in Fairfax County, Virginia, a historic American landmark, was a home of George Washington, the first President of the United States. Overlooking the Potomac River, this expansive estate offers a glimpse into 18th-century plantation life and the legacy of one of America's founding fathers.

Originally a modest farmhouse built by Washington's father in 1734, George Washington acquired Mount Vernon in 1754 and over the next several decades, expanded and transformed it into a grand mansion with a distinctive façade. The main house, built of wood in a loose Palladian style, is an excellent example of Colonial Georgian architecture, characterized by its symmetrical design, classic proportions, and a large piazza overlooking the river. Its architecture had a great influence on the development of mansions throughout the USA.

The estate covers about 500 acres and includes not just the mansion but also numerous outbuildings, gardens, a working farm, and a distillery and gristmill.

Inside, the mansion is furnished with original objects and reproductions, reflecting Washington's tastes and his times. The house contains many notable rooms, including the iconic two-story Central Passage and the West Parlor, where Washington entertained his guests.

Mount Vernon also holds significant historical importance as the final resting place of George and Martha Washington.