Theo tin Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association
WHEN: February 22, 2016 from 9 am to 4 pm
WHERE: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, VA 22121
| 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. |
Meet “General Washington” Wish “George Washington” a happy 284th birthday. |
Historic Area |
| 11 a.m.– 12 p.m. |
Special children’s crafts Children ages 5-10 can create their own birthday card for George Washington. |
Hands-on-History Center |
| 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Wildwood Hickory Syrup tasting | Vaughan Lobby |
| 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Book signing Jeff Finegan, author of ‘Tis Well: The Life and Death of George Washington & Colonel Washington and Me’ |
Vaughan Lobby |
| 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Book signing Tom Allen, author of ‘George Washington, Spymaster’ |
Vaughan Lobby |
| 12 p.m. | Wreathlaying ceremony Pay your respects to the Father of our Country at his final resting place. |
New Tomb |
| 1 p.m. | Naturalization ceremony Celebrate with America’s newest citizens during a moving ceremony in their honor. |
Robert H. and Clarice Smith Auditorium |
| 2 p.m. | Birthday Cake with General Washington Enjoy a free piece of birthday cake, while supplies last. |
Vaughan Lobby |
| 2:30 p.m. | Air Force Strings performance | Robert H. and Clarice Smith Auditorium |
| 3 p.m. | “Once Upon a Time” storytelling Children are invited to hear stories about our nation’s first president. |
Hands-on-History Center |
| ALL DAY | #PoseLikeThePrez Pose like George Washington as president using the iconic Lansdowne portrait of Washington. |
Donald W. Reynolds Education Center |
| ALL DAY | Sneak peek of the Nelly Custis bedchamber, which is currently being restored | Mansion |
| ALL DAY | George Washington’s swords on display | Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center |
| ALL DAY | Pop-up Library kiosk | Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center |
http://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/george-washingtons-284th-birthday/
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