Historic Mount Vernon celebrates George Washington's 277th birthday with three days of special events. Presidents’ Day is a great day to explore George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens and learn more about the life of the first president of the United States.
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Schedule for Saturday, February 14 and Sunday, February 15
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Join "George Washington" for breakfast as he enjoys his favorite morning meal, "hoecakes swimming in butter and honey", cooked over an open fire Pull up a hay bale and chat with the Father of Our Country about politics, farming, the Revolutionary War, and life in the 18th century.1:30 p.m. "America's Smallest Hometown Parade", complete with fife and drum corps, early-American music and heritage breed animals, lines up to march past "General Washington", the Mansion and around the circle drive.
Schedule for Monday, February 16
10:00 a.m. An official wreathlaying ceremony is held at Washington's tomb, followed by a performance and Revolutionary War battle demonstration by the 3rd U.S. Infantry Fife and Drum Corps and the Commander-in-Chief's Guard. "General Washington" will be on the grounds to greet visitors and receive their birthday wishes.1:30 p.m. "America's Smallest Hometown Parade" makes its Monday debut with an encore of its weekend performances. The parade includes a fife and drum corps, early-American music and heritage breed animals marching past "General Washington", the Mansion and around the circle drive.
Schedule for Saturday, February 21
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Beginning February 21, Historic Mount Vernon's F.M. Kirby Gallery in the Donald W. Reynolds Museum hosts a special new exhibition, "George Washington & His Generals." For the first time, a collection of over 120 paintings, personal artifacts and manuscripts associated with the generals of the Continental and French armies who served under George Washington will be on display. "George Washington & His Generals" exhibition is co-sponsored by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association and The Society of the Cincinnati and will remain on view through January 10, 2010. Admission to the F.M. Kirby Gallery is included with regular admission.Schedule for Sunday, February 22
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. George Washington's Real Birthday! Anyone named George, or whose birthday, like Washington's, is February 22, will be admitted FREE upon presenting identification.6:30 p.m. 62nd Annual George Washington's Birthnight Supper and Ball (February 22 only), featuring cocktails, supper, raffle, and silent auction. Hosted by the Neighborhood Friends, the event raises money for an endowment to fund a living history blacksmith to demonstrate his craft at Mount Vernon. RSVP deadline is February 2. Tickets start at $175. Call 703-799-8647 for reservations.
