Mount Vernon Celebrates George Washington’s 288th Birthday

Alexandria, Va – Enjoy the celebration of George Washington‘s, our first President, birthday on February 19 and 22 at his Mt. Vernon Estate.

Monday, February 19 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.): FREE ADMISSION

• ALL DAY: Experience the Revolutionary War in 4-D with Mount Vernon’s new revamped theater and step into Washington’s shoes in the new interactive “Be Washington” theater.
  10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m: Presidential wreathlaying ceremony at Washington’s Tomb.
  10 a.m. – 3 p.m: Tour the Washington Library during its annual open house.
• 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m:  “Official Observance of Washington’s Birthday” on the east lawn.
• 11:15 a.m.: A tactical and musical demonstration by the Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps and the Commander‐in‐Chief’s Guard on the Bowling Green.
• 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m: Musical demonstration by the Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps.
• 1 p.m. – 3 p.m: Meet re-enactors from Washington’s world as they share personal stories about the first president.
• 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m: Wreathlaying ceremonyat the Tomb.

Saturday, February 22 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.): FREE ADMISSION

 ALL DAY: Experience the Revolutionary War in  4-D with Mount Vernon’s new revamped theater and step into Washington’s shoes in the new interactive “Be Washington” theater.

• 10 a.m. – 12 p.m: General Washington greets his guests in the historic area.
  11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m: Punch & Judy Puppet Show.
• 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m: Behind-the-Scenes of the Punch & Judy Puppet Show.
  12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m: Punch & Judy Puppet Show.
• 1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m: Select readings and performance from Washington’s favorite play, Cato.
• 2 p.m: Birthday Cake with General Washington! Enjoy a free piece of birthday cake, while supplies last.
  2:30 p.m: United States Air Force Strings perform in Robert H. Smith Auditorium.

• George Washington’s Mount Vernon
• Southern end of the George Washington Memorial Parkway
• Just 16 miles south of Washington, D.C.