For Immediate Release
August 8, 2007
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Media Contact:
Melissa Wood (703) 799-5203
mwood@mountvernon.org
MOUNT VERNON, Va. – 1000 Revolutionary War re-enactors from across the nation come to Mount Vernon on September 29 and 30 to “occupy” the estate, camp in authentic tents, prepare meals, and demonstrate the drills and maneuvers used by General Washington's army. Musket and artillery demonstrations, fife and drum performances, and a variety of living history activities are featured throughout the weekend from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Included with regular admission to Mount Vernon: $13 for adults, $6 for youth ages 6-11, and free for children 5 and under.
The 1000 re-enactors will be in a festive mood this weekend: General Cornwallis was just defeated at Yorktown! The celebration over the British defeat includes stage maneuvers, drilling, musket and artillery firing, and tactical demonstrations. Watch and learn how the troops survived with 18th-century style cooking demonstrations over open fires.
The re-enactors will be gathering at Mount Vernon to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Continental Line, an educational organization of re-created Army units. The Continental Line organization’s primary goals are to guide and coordinate military re-enactment units, promote historical accuracy and increase public interest in the roots of America’s history.
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Events, programs, and activities are subject to change.
Public Information: 703-780-2000; 703-799-8697 (TDD); www.mountvernon.org
Since 1860, over 80 million visitors have made George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens the most popular historic home in America. Through thought-provoking tours, entertaining events, and stimulating educational programs on the Estate and in classrooms across the nation, Mount Vernon strives to preserve George Washington’s place in history as “First in War, First in Peace, and First in the Hearts of His Countrymen.” Mount Vernon is owned and operated by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, America’s oldest national preservation organization, founded in 1853. A picturesque drive to the southern end of the scenic George Washington Memorial Parkway, Mount Vernon is located just 16 miles from the nation’s capital.
Hours of operation: April-August, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; March, September, October, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; November – February, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regular admission rates: adults, $13.00; senior citizens, $12.00; children age 6-11, when accompanied by an adult, $6.00; and children under age 5, FREE. Admission fees, restaurant and retail proceeds, along with private donations, support the operation and restoration of Mount Vernon.
