Celebrate with Mount Vernon
Boat Parade on the Potomac River
Witness a celebratory boat parade on the Potomac River from the scenic east lawn at 12:30 p.m.
Live Musical Performances
Enjoy a patriotic brass quintet concert on the bowling green (time to be announced).
Join our resident fifer for a musical demonstration and discussion of fife & drum music, and its importance to the Continental Army at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on the bowling green.
18th-Century Astrology & Games
Bowling Green
Learn 18th-century games in the activity tent and on the lawn.
Participate in Join the Regiment to see how you would have fared answering the call to arms!
Step into the mystical world of 18th-century astrology with Dr. Nobles at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
George Washington's Horses
Participate in the Water Washington's Horses program, where children will have the opportunity to care for the First Virginia Regiment's horses.
Help get George Washington’s horses ready to ride during the Saddle Up program at the stables. Join the First Virginia Regiment to gather and organize the supplies needed for Washington’s upcoming journey in this hands-on activity.
Conduct a time-sensitive reconnaissance mission to find enemy soldiers and report back to save the revolution in the Scout for George Washington program!
18th-Century Military Encampment
Visit an 18th-century military encampment on the bowling green. Additionally, witness a military drill and firing demonstration on the bowling green.
How Well Do You Know Washington's Army?
Test your knowledge on the connections between the Continental Army and the Army today on the 12-acre field.
Concessions
All 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.
Activities Schedule
| 9:30 a.m. | Saddle Up | Stables |
| 10 a.m. | Scout for George Washington | Stables |
| 10:30 a.m. | Music of the Revolution | Bowling Green |
| 11 a.m. | Dr. Nobles, Astrologer | Bowling Green |
| 11:30 a.m. | Join the Regiment | Bowling Green |
| 11:30 a.m. | How Well Do You Know Washington's Army? | 12-Acre Field |
| 12 p.m. | First Virginia Regiment Military Drill and Musket Firing Demonstration | 12-Acre Field |
| 12:30 p.m. | Boat Parade on the Potomac River | East Lawn |
| 12:45 p.m. | Water Washington's Horses | Stables |
| 1 p.m. | Patriotic Concert | Bowling Green |
| 1:30 p.m. | Saddle Up | Stables |
| 1:30 p.m. | Scout for George Washington | Stables |
| 2 p.m. | Dr. Nobles, Astrologer | Bowling Green |
| 2:30 p.m. | Music of the Revolution | Bowling Green |
| 3 p.m. | Join the Regiment | Bowling Green |
| 3:30 p.m. | How Well Do You Know Washington's Army? | 12-Acre Field |
| 4 p.m. | First Virginia Regiment Military Drill and Musket Firing Demonstration | 12-Acre Field |
| 4:30 p.m. | Water Washington's Horses | Stables |
