Photos courtesy of Mount Vernon Ladies Association
George Washington's Mount Vernon will hold several special events starting Friday, Feb. 21.
In celebration of President Washington’s 293rd birthday, Mount Vernon visitors will for the first time have access the unprecedented historic preservation work at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. On Saturday, Feb. 22 and Sunday, Feb. 23, the entire first floor of the Mount Vernon mansion will be open to the public to observe the preservation work in progress. Guests will hear from preservation and interpretive staff while walking through rooms normally closed to the public. Watch new C-SPAN coverage of the Mount Vernon Mansion Revitalization Project.
Also as part of the birthday celebrations, the first stop in Northern Virginia of the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience will be at Mount Vernon from Friday, Feb. 21 through Wednesday, Feb. 26. This mobile museum brings the spirit of the American Revolution to communities across the Commonwealth through interactive exhibits, engaging storytelling, and innovative technology. The traveling museum showcases Virginia's vital role in the fight for independence and inspires future generations.
Additional birthday celebrations include opportunities to meet General Washington, a Naturalization Ceremony, the U.S. Air Force String Quartet, Music of the Revolution, children’s story time, and concessions.
Below are additional events and activities at the expansive Mount Vernon estate in February. Related photos for usage are available here, with attribution to the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association.
