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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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Breakfast with George Washington and America's Smallest Hometown Parade
February 13 - 14, 2010
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 278th Birthday Celebration
February 15, 2010
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! Festivities begin after a 10 a.
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George Washington's Real Birthday
February 22, 2010
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
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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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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Black History Month at Mount Vernon
February 1 - 28, 2010
In observance of Black History Month, Mount Vernon interpreters highlight at the slave quarters the lives and contributions of the slaves who built and operated the plantation home of George and Martha Washington.
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