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Children enter a world of fantasy and fables when costumed interpreters weave three tales together during Mount Vernon’s outdoor storytelling session, “Once Upon a Time at Mount Vernon”, held every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. through September 27 at the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site. During the 20-minute session, children learn Aesop’s fables, listen to stories about George Washington’s life, and watch as Mount Vernon’s livestock are incorporated into the stories! This program is recommended for children ages three to eight. Parental supervision is required. At the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site, visitors can listen to a dramatic surround-sound interpretation in the 16-sided barn, enjoy a variety of 18th-century farming demonstrations, and watch rare-breed barn animals (oxen, mules, roosters, sheep, and chickens) similar to the varieties Washington had at his farms. In addition to the storytelling, costumed staff will lead Mount Vernon’s horses as they tread wheat in the 16-sided barn at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Through this process, visitors can witness Washington’s innovative treading process, learning first-hand how Washington separated grain from straw.
“Once Upon at Time at Mount Vernon” is included in regular Estate admission: adults, $13.00; youth ages 6-11, $6.00; and children under 5 are admitted free.
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