Join Us For Fireworks, Music & Activities to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday
Relax and enjoy a fun-filled evening with your family that includes dazzling fireworks, musical performances, and a variety of 18th-century demonstrations.
Watch Fireworks Over the Potomac River
9:15 p.m.
Guests can photograph this sensational display as fireworks soar over the Mansion.
Meet George Washington
Join General Washington inside the Interpretive Center for an interactive living history experience.
Then hear his special remarks at the Piazza as he kicks off the fireworks extravaganza.
Attend a Wreath Laying at the Washington Tomb
6:45, 7:15, 7:45 & 8:15 p.m.
Walk down to visit the Washington Tomb for a special wreath-laying; this event is one of the few times this area is open in the evening.
Hear a Patriotic Musical Performance
7:55 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.
Let freedom ring with a live performance by the National Concert Band on the east lawn.
Experience 18th-Century Fun & Entertainment
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
On the bowling green, you can experience a variety of 18th-century activities.
- Learn popular dance styles by joining in on dancing demonstrations.
- See blacksmiths forging tools, utensils, and hardware in the historic area.
- Play tavern and lawn games, like Shut the Box, Captain's Mistress, Wood Cup & Ball, Game of Graces, bowling, and hoops.
Walk Through History at Revolutionary War Encampments
All Day
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 on the 12 acre-field.
Touch Objects Inside Soldiers' Tents
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.
Experience More Encampment Life Up Close
Experience a different interpretation of a military encampment and learn more about the way the army lived from the First Virginia Regiment.
Seating, Safety & Pet Information
Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or small lawn chair to sit on the east lawn. Seating is not provided.
Wagons/carts, oversized chairs, tents, tables, pop-ups, grills, beach or free-standing umbrellas, coolers, and glass containers are not permitted.
All items and bags will be subject to search upon entrance.
Please note: While we enjoy our four-legged friends during the daytime, pets are not allowed on the grounds for evening events.
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