Mount Vernon Free Admission for George Washington's Birthday

Celebrate the first president of the United States at his beloved home. Admission is free for Presidents Day.<br><br>This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to <a href="https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/behind-scenes-mansion-tour">tour the first floor of the Mansion while preservation work is ongoing</a>. Experience the architecture of the Mansion as never before and hear from preservation and interpretive staff as you walk through rooms normally closed to the public. Mansion tour tickets will be distributed first come, first serve. Depending on the number of guests, there may be a 2-3 hour delay between your arrival and your Mansion tour time. Arrive early to receive the earliest tour times.<br><ul><li>Honor our first president with the Presidential Tribute at George Washington's Tomb at 10 a.m.</li><li>At 10:30 a.m., witness the official observance ceremony of George Washington's birthday on the bowling green, followed by a special military demonstration.</li><li>Meet General Washington</li><li>Visit the Interpretive Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to meet General Washington as he shares stories from his life and answers questions from guests.</li><li>Music of the Revolution - Join our resident fifer for a musical demonstration and discussion of fife &amp; drum music, and its importance during the American Revolution at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on the bowling green.</li><li>Washington Library Open House - From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., tour the George Washington Presidential Library, which holds more than 100 volumes from George Washington's personal library. Hear talks from Mount Vernon staff and learn about the Washington Library's podcasts and digital history projects. <a href="https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/george-washington-presidential-library-open-house">Learn More</a><br></li><li>Textile Demonstrations - Visit the spinning room to see 18th-century textile demonstrations.</li><li>Birthday Card for George Washington - From 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., create your own birthday card for George Washington on the bowling green.</li><li>Concessions - Throughout the day, enjoy concessions for purchase from Half Crown Bakehouse and the Mount Vernon Inn Food Truck on the 12-acre field.</li></ul>

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