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Animal Family Day

Meet some of Mount Vernon's animals and learn about their roles in the 18th century.

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Add to Calendar 04/20/2024 10:00:00 04/21/2024 15:30:00 America/New_York Animal Family Day

Meet some of Mount Vernon's animals and learn about their roles in the 18th century.

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Sat., April 20 & Sun., April 21, 2024
10 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Cost

Included with Admission

Discover Mount Vernon's Animals

Experience a rare opportunity to see sheep, oxen, and horses during Animal Family Day. Learn about Mount Vernon’s animals and the jobs they performed in the 18th century. Hear stories about the enslaved people who cared for the animals, such as Giles, a coachman, Peter Hardiman, a horse groom, and Kitty, a dairymaid.

The schedule is subject to change. Please note that the estate will not offer sensory-friendly hours for this event.

For the safety of our heritage breeds, disturbing or feeding animals is not permitted.

Animal Family Day Activities

Animal Day Family Hub: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Visit the Bowling Green to learn more about the role of animals at 18th century Mount Vernon, and the people who took care of them through hands-on activities. Explore the importance of fish and the Potomac River and the importance of horses in Washington's life.

Take home activities and crafts will be available while supplies last.

Animal Look & Learns

In the Historic Area, meet Mount Vernon's the livestock team who cares for the animals with brief drop-in encounters. Please note the animals will be on view throughout the day.

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. — Lambs at the Sheep Paddock
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. — Oxen at Oxen Paddock
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Horses at the Horse Paddock
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Lambs at the Sheep Paddock

Performances and Demonstrations

Spinning Demonstrations at 9-1 p.m.; 2-4 p.m.

George Washington and the General’s Dog Story Program 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Music of the Revolution 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. (Saturday Only)

James Anderson: Through My Eyes Tour 11 a.m. (Sunday Only, requires a ticket)

Through My Eyes Tour Tickets

For the safety of our heritage breeds, disturbing or feeding animals is not permitted.

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