Photo courtesy of Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
A tribute at the tomb with a wreath-laying was part of the Presidents Day events Monday at Mount Vernon.
In addition to Presidents Day on Monday, Mount Vernon is also scheduled to celebrate George Washington's Birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 22. The day will include a Naturalization Ceremony with candidates from across the world becoming U.S. citizens. Events (free admission) on Feb. 22 include:
- 9 -10:30 a.m. Half Crown Bakehouse demonstrates how to make hoecakes, the General's favorite breakfast
- 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Kids create birthday cards for George Washington
- 10:30 a.m. Music of the Revolution on the Bowling Green
- 11 a.m. Candidates from across the world become U.S. citizens during the Naturalization Ceremony
- 1:30 p.m. Free sample of birthday cake in the Vaughan Lobby
- 2 p.m. Character performance with General Washington in the Smith Auditorium
- 2:30 p.m. United States Air Force Strings Concert in Smith Auditorium
- 2:30 p.m. Music of the Revolution on the Bowling Green
- 3 p.m. A game of Bowles with The General on the Bowling Green.
The full list of events at Mount Vernon on George Washington’s Birthday (Feb. 22) is available here.
A video about George Washington’s birthday is available here. Read how George Washington celebrated his birthday. Learn 10 facts every American should know – but probably doesn’t – about President Washington.
