Celebrate with Mount Vernon
Boat Parade on the Potomac River
Witness a celebratory boat parade by sailors from local marinas making a patriotic trip along the scenic Potomac River at 12:15 p.m. on the scenic east lawn.
Live Musical Performances
Enjoy a spirited brass quintet concert at 1 p.m. on the bowling green.
Join our resident fifer for a musical demonstration and discussion of fife and drum music, and its importance to the Continental Army at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on the bowling green.
The Continental Army in Action
Join “General Washington” and “Baron von Steuben” on the 12-acre field to see a Continental Army Military Training demonstration at 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
George Washington's Horses
Children will have the opportunity to care for the First Virginia Regiment's horses in our Water Washington's Horses program at 12:45 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the stables.
Help get George Washington’s horses ready to ride during the Saddle Up program at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the stables. Join the First Virginia Regiment to gather and organize the supplies needed for Washington’s upcoming journey in this hands-on activity.
Conduct a time-sensitive reconnaissance mission to find enemy soldiers and report back to save the revolution in the Scout for George Washington program! Join the scouts at the stables at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
18th-Century Astrology
Step into the mystical world of astrology with Dr. Nobles at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the bowling green.
How Well Do You Know Washington's Army?
Test your knowledge on the connections between the Continental Army and the Army today at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. on the 12-acre field.
Military Encampment
All day, you can explore an 18th-century military encampment on the 12-acre field where you'll meet soldiers and learn what it was like to travel as a member of the Continental Army.
Concessions
Throughout the day, concessions will be available from the Mount Vernon Inn food truck, Executive Orders.
Also, enjoy fresh-baked bread and watch the 18th-century baking process with Resident Baker Justin Cherry of Half Crown Bakehouse.
Activities Schedule
| 9:30 a.m. | Saddle Up | Stables |
| 10 a.m. | Scout for George Washington | Stables |
| 10 a.m. | 18th-Century Astrology with Dr. Nobles | Bowling Green |
| 10:30 a.m. | Music of the Revolution | Bowling Green |
| 11 a.m. | Join the Regiment | Bowling Green |
| 11:30 a.m. | Continental Army Military Training with “General Washington” & “Baron von Steuben” | 12-Acre Field |
| 12 p.m. | How Well Do You Know Washington's Army? | 12-Acre Field |
| 12:15 p.m. | Boat Parade on the Potomac River | East Lawn |
| 12:30 p.m. | Artillery Demonstration | 12-Acre Field |
| 12:45 p.m. | Water Washington's Horses | Stables |
| 1 p.m. | Patriotic Concert | Bowling Green |
| 1 p.m. | Saddle Up | Stables |
| 1:30 p.m. | Scout for George Washington | Stables |
| 2 p.m. | Continental Army Military Drill with “General Washington” & “Baron von Steuben” | 12-Acre Field |
| 2 p.m. | 18th-Century Astrology with Dr. Nobles | Bowling Green |
| 2:30 p.m. | Music of the Revolution | Bowling Green |
| 3 p.m. | Join the Regiment | Bowling Green |
| 3:30 p.m. | Continental Army Military Drill with “General Washington” & “Baron von Steuben” | 12-Acre Field |
| 4 p.m. | How Well Do You Know Washington's Army? | 12-Acre Field |
| 4:30 p.m. | Water Washington's Horses | Stables |
The American Revolution: Ken Burns Film Preview & Conversation
Join us in the evening to watch a preview of the new six-part documentary series coming to PBS from film directors and producers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, which explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence.
A Q&A panel discussion and complimentary reception will follow.