Celebrate July 4 with Daytime Fireworks
Celebrate our nation's independence at the home of the father of our country.
During this patriotic event, watch a colorful display of made-for-daytime fireworks over the Potomac River at 1 p.m. on the east lawn.
Attend a Naturalization Ceremony
10 a.m.
Observe a moving naturalization ceremony in which people from across the world become U.S. citizens.
Music of the Revolution
1:30 p.m.
Hear our resident fifer play different fifes, flutes, and a drum to demonstrate their different sounds and functions in his program on the bowling green.
Magic Show with Mr. Peter Gardiner
12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Watch 18th-century conjuror Mr. Peter Gardiner present his magic show at the upper garden.
Meet People from Washington’s World
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 p.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m.
Talk with the people who knew George Washington best. See the General through the eyes of his family, friends, and hired and enslaved staff at the Interpretative Center.
Take a Walk Through History at Our Revolutionary War Encampment
Immerse yourself in the daily life of soldiers, military officers, and the women and children who traveled with the army as you explore our Revolutionary War encampment.
Explore the soldiers’ tents to see clothing and personal hygiene items from the period, and discover how soldiers spent their time off the battlefield.
Try your hand at washing clothes and hanging them to dry in the laundry yard, and touch the various tools needed for cooking for a large number of people.
This attraction is made possible thanks to Americana Corner.
To experience a different interpretation of a military encampment, visit the bowling green and learn more about the way the army lived.
Concessions
Concession will be available all day on the 12-acre field.
Grab fresh bread and other baked goods from Half Crown Bakehouse.
Enjoy delicious bites and drinks from the Mount Vernon Inn Food Truck, Executive Orders.
Schedule of Events
| 10 a.m. | Naturalization Ceremony | Bowling Green |
| 10 a.m. | Meet People from Washington's World | Interpretive Center |
| 10:30 a.m. | Independence Day Wreath Laying with the Sons of the American Revolution | Washington's Tomb |
| 11 a.m. | Meet People from Washington's World | Interpretive Center |
| 11:30 a.m. | Performance by National Concert Band | Bowling Green |
| 11:30 a.m. | Meet People from Washington's World | Interpretive Center |
| 12 p.m. | Meet People from Washington's World | Interpretive Center |
| 12:30 p.m. | 18th-Century Magic with Mr. Peter Gardiner | Upper Garden |
| 1 p.m. | Daytime Fireworks Over the Potomac River | East Lawn |
| 1 p.m. | Meet People from Washington's World | Interpretive Center |
| 1:30 p.m. | Music of the Revolution | Bowling Green |
| 2 p.m. | Review of the Troops and Military Drill | Bowling Green |
| 2 p.m. | Meet People from Washington's World | Interpretive Center |
| 2:30 p.m. | 18th-Century Magic with Mr. Peter Gardiner | Upper Garden |
| 2:30 p.m. | Meet People from Washington's World | Interpretive Center |
| 3 p.m. | Meet People from Washington's World | Interpretive Center |
| All Day | Military Encampment | Bowling Green |
| All Day | Half Crown Bakehouse | 12-Acre Field |
| All Day | Mount Vernon Inn Concessions | 12-Acre Field |
This event is sponsored by:
Independence Fireworks
Join General George Washington and enjoy an evening of family fun, fireworks, and patriotic music to continue the celebration of our nation's founding.