Mount Vernon and Woodlawn Offer Modern-Day Entertainment: Beer Fests, Birthdays and Plays

Guest Contributor July 3, 2023

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Mount Vernon and Woodlawn Offer Modern Events at Historical Places

Although hazardous air caused the first night’s cancellation, many enjoyed the second evening of Summerfest at Mount Vernon. (Photos/Steve Hunt)

Alexandria, VA – One of the joys of living in Mount Vernon is being a neighbor to so many historical places. And not just for the living history lessons. Landmarks in our community often offer events that mix the present with the past in unique ways. In June alone, Mount Vernon sponsored a Summerfest transforming its grounds into a Beer Tasting — beer was a favorite drink of George Washington — with live music. Woodlawn Plantation held two special events: a 156th Birthday party for Frank Lloyd Wright, the famous architect whose Pope-Leighey House is on its grounds, and a performance of Network by the Picnic Theatre Company. The proceeds went straight back into Woodlawn Plantation.