250th Celebration of Washington Taking Command

Watch a 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.

Hear 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.

See 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.

Get Up Close with 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 interactive activity.

Uncover the Reasons Behind How Washington Took Charge

Participate in hands-on activities on the bowling green from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to learn about how the war began and why the Second Continental Congress chose George Washington to lead the Continental Army.

Become a Scout for the General

Conduct a time-sensitive reconnaissance mission to find enemy soldiers and report back to save the revolution in the Scout for George Washington program! Meet the other scouts at the stables at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Have Cosmic Conversations About 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.

Test Your Continental Army IQ

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.

Meet Troops at the 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.

Fuel Up with Food Truck Fare & Fresh Bread by Baker Justin Cherry

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, only available at Mount Vernon.