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Due to the weather, events may be scaled back and performance times may vary. Saturday & Sunday, February 13-14 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Enjoy General Washington's favorite morning meal, “hoecakes swimming in butter and honey.” Monday, February 15 Celebrate the national observance of George Washington’s birthday by visiting his home and burial site free-of-charge on this day. 10:00 a.m. Ceremony at Washington’s tomb conducted by the President’s representative, Major General Karl R. Horst, Commanding Officer, U.S. Army Military District of Washington, Ft. McNair, Washington, D.C. 1:30 p.m. “George Washington’s Surprise Birthday Party” Join characters from the 18th century as they help visitors surprise General Washington with rousing birthday cheers! After the birthday surprise Washington will be presented with gifts which he will describe and react to during a speech to his birthday visitors. The surprise is reminiscent of Washington’s birthday in 1778 during which the Continental Artillery band serenaded Washington at Valley Forge. Cost: FREE admission to the Estate on Monday, February 15 only!
Included in regular admission.
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