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Black History Month
February 1 - 29, 2008
Slave Life Interpretation: Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wreathlaying at the Slave Memorial: Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Costumed interpretation at the Slave Cabin: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.
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Once Upon a Time at Mount Vernon
February 9 - 10, 2008
Hands-on History Room in the Donald W. Reynold Education Center
Children enter a world of fantasy and fables when costumed interpreters weave three tales together during Mount Vernon’s 20-minute storytelling sessions “Once Upon a Time at Mount Vernon” will be held on Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10 in the Hands-on History Room at the Donald W.
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The President's Table: American Presidential China
February 16, 2008 - January 21, 2009
Donald W. Reynolds Museum: F.M. Kirby Foundation Gallery
Coinciding with the national observation of George Washington’s birthday, Historic Mount Vernon opens Setting the President's Table: American Presidential China from the Robert L. McNeil, Jr.
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Breakfast with George Washington and America's Smallest Hometown Parade
February 16 - 17, 2008
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George Washington’s favorite breakfast was “hoecakes swimming in butter and honey.” Join “General Washington” for a sample of this meal (while supplies last) prepared over an open fire.
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George Washington's 276th Birthday Celebration
February 18, 2008
Celebrate the national observance of George Washington’s birthday by visiting his home and burial site FREE-of-charge on this day. Enjoy musical and military performances by the U.
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George Washington's Real Birthday
February 22, 2008
Anyone named George, or whose birthday, like Washington’s, is February 22, will be admitted FREE upon presenting identification.
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Ongoing Events
Old Tomb, Washington's Tomb, Slave Memorial
January 1 - December 31, 2008
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. He also selected a site for a new brick tomb to replace the original family vault, which was deteriorating.
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Forest Trail
January 1 - December 31, 2008
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 - February 28, 2008
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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Scouting Days
November 1, 2008 - February 15, 2009
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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