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Mount Vernon's New Exhibit: George Washington & His Generals
February 21, 2009 - January 10, 2010
Donald W. Reynolds Museum
| | British major John Pitcairn lost these pistols at the first engagement of the Revolutionary War. Photograph by Doug Mindell. |
| | This sword was presented to Lt. James Giles, 2nd Continental Artillery, by the marquis de Lafayette on September 9, 1780. Courtesy of Morristown National Historical Park. |
On February 21, Historic Mount Vernon opens “George Washington & His Generals,” a new temporary exhibition co-sponsored by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association and The Society of the Cincinnati.
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The National Treasure Tour at Mount Vernon
February 28 - December 31, 2009
During the "National Treasure Tour” visitors can take an hour-long walking tour that includes behind-the-scenes information about areas where “National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets” filming took place and how these locations were used during George Washington’s time.
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George Washington Denture & Last Tooth on Display
October 15, 2009 - December 31, 2013
Donald W. Reynolds Education Center
The lower half of one of the nation’s most famous dentures and George Washington’s last remaining tooth are on display at Mount Vernon!On loan from The New York Academy of Medicine, the denture was the first of several dentures that John Greenwood made for Washington and is dated 1789, the year that Washington took his oath of office in New York City.
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Special Scouting Day Celebration
November 7, 2009
Historic Mount Vernon welcomes all Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Camp Fire Club members (in uniform or wearing an official pin) with free admission during its Scouting Days program, from November 1, 2009 - February 15, 2010.
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Veterans Day
November 11, 2009
Mount Vernon celebrates Veteran’s Day November 11 by admitting active duty, retired, and former military personnel free-of-charge. Special activities include a patriotic community concert by the all-veteran barbershop chorus The Harmony Heritage Singers at 11:00 a.
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Former White House Pastry Chef to Create Gingerbread Masterpiece
November 12 - 24, 2009
Vaughan Lobby located near the Shops at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon welcomes former White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier as he creates a gingerbread replica of George Washington’s home from November 12 through November 24.
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Christmas at Mount Vernon
November 27, 2009 - January 6, 2010
After last year’s successful new event, Mount Vernon is again joyfully decking the halls for Christmas at Mount Vernon, a special daytime program offered from Thanksgiving Day weekend through the Twelve Days of Christmas (November 27 – January 6).
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Mount Vernon by Candlelight
November 27 - December 13, 2009
Historic Mount Vernon Sparkles with Holiday Cheer During Candlelight Tours!Friday, Saturday & Sunday only
November 27, 28 & 29
December 4, 5 & 6
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Ongoing Events
Forest Trail
January 1 - December 31, 2009
This quarter-mile trail leads through woods of Oak, Holly, and Laurel trees, past Washington’s cobble quarry, a Native American site, and over a bridge spanning a steep ravine.
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Gardens
January 1 - December 31, 2009
The Upper Garden includes a wide variety of flowers and trees, boxwood planted in Washington's day, and a few vegetable beds. The beds have been restored to their originial size, based on careful archaeological excavations, and two boxwood parterres have been re-created with the French fleur-de-lis design that Washington admired.
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Old Tomb, Washington's Tomb, Slave Memorial
January 1 - December 31, 2009
George Washington died in the master bedroom at Mount Vernon on December 14, 1799. In his will, he directed that he be buried on his beloved Mount Vernon estate.
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Blacksmith Shop Now Open at Mount Vernon
April 1 - December 13, 2009
After several years of reserach, archeaology, and reconstruction, George Washington's blacksmith shop is back in business!
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The Prayer at Valley Forge Painting Now on Display at Historic Mount Vernon
June 1, 2009 - January 6, 2010
Artist Arnold Friberg’s “The Prayer at Valley Forge” painting depicting General Washington kneeling in prayer during the critical winter months at Valley Forge is on display in Historic Mount Vernon’s Donald W. Reynolds building lobby.
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Scouting Days
November 1, 2009 - February 14, 2010
All Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Camp Fire Club members, in uniform or wearing an official pin, are admitted FREE to the Estate, and invited to hike the Forest Trail (map provided).
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November Storytelling Sessions at Mount Vernon
November 1 - 29, 2009
Children enter a world of fantasy and fables when costumed interpreters weave three tales together during Mount Vernon’s storytelling session, “Once Upon a Time at Mount Vernon,” held every Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
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