Celebrate with the General
Meet General Washington for hoecake demonstrations with Half Crown Bakehouse on the 12-acre field from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Plus, pick up fresh baked bread all day.
At 1 p.m., enjoy birthday cake with him in the Vaughan Lobby (while supplies last).
From 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., create your own birthday card for George Washington on the bowling green.
Attend the USCIS Naturalization Ceremony
Observe a moving ceremony in which people from across the world become U.S. citizens (ceremony begins at 11 a.m. in the Ford Orientation Center's Smith Theater).
Hear Live Musical Performances
Watch the United States Air Force Strings Concert
Listen to a concert by the United States Air Force Strings at 2:30 p.m. in the Smith Auditorium.
Listen to Music of the Revolution
Join our resident fifer for a musical demonstration and discussion of fife & drum music, and its importance during the American Revolution at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on the bowling green.
Explore George Washington's Childhood
Hear Children's Story Time
Visit the Smith Auditorium at 1:30 p.m. for a reading of George Washington’s Birthday: A Mostly True Tale.
Visit the Discovery Stations
Stop by the discovery stations located within the historic area for more information about George Washington's upbringing, as well as the unprecedented recent discovery of 35 preserved cherry bottles.
Dinner from the Mount Vernon Inn (Dine In or Takeout)
In honor of George Washington's birthday, the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant is offering a special menu, Feb. 15-22.
Dine at the Inn or order online for curbside pickup.
Food & Drinks All day, enjoy concessions for purchase from Half Crown Bakehouse on the 12-acre field.
Seating & Safety Information
Please note that chairs are not permitted during daytime events. All bags are subject to inspection.
Attend George Washington's Virtual Birthday Party
Can't make it to the estate? Join us for an online event to celebrate George Washington's birthday on February 22.
This nationwide celebration features performances and stories from actors, musicians, and historians.
This event is sponsored by:
