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Celebrate the national observance of George Washington’s birthday by visiting his home and burial site FREE-of-charge on this day. Historic Mount Vernon celebrates George Washington’s 278th birthday with a new “Surprise Birthday Party” for the General! Join characters from the 18th century as they help visitors surprise General Washington with rousing birthday cheers and a serenade!
Enjoy musical and military performances! Festivities begin after a 10 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. 10:15 a.m. Patriotic Salute on the Bowling Green. Demonstration by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, featuring the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry, the Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps and the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard. 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 and a serenade! 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.
FREE admission to the Estate on Monday, February 15 only!
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