Once Upon a Time at Mount Vernon

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. Reynolds 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. Reynolds Education Center. At 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. children learn Aesop’s fables, listen to stories about George Washington’s life, and participate through an interactive storyboard that includes Washington’s farm and animals. This program is recommended for children ages three to eight. Parental supervision is required; maximum 25 children per session.

Geared toward Mount Vernon’s youngest visitors, the Hands-on History area allows children to learn the same themes and ideas presented in the Education Center’s galleries by dressing in 18th-century clothing, putting on stage plays, reading books, exploring activity boxes, and learning about Washington’s farm animals through a mural that features audio sounds.

“Once Upon at Time at Mount Vernon” is included in regular Estate admission: adults, $13.00; youth ages 6-11, $6.00; and children under 5 are admitted free.