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Celebrate with General Washington in honor of his 293rd birthday.

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Adults (Ages 12+): $28
Youth (Ages 6-11): $15
Children (Ages 0-5): Free

Free for Mount Vernon members

Celebrate with the General

Meet General Washington for hoecake demonstrations with Half Crown Bakehouse on the 12-acre field from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

At 1 p.m., enjoy birthday cake with him in the Vaughan Lobby (while supplies last). 

From 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., create your own birthday card for George Washington on the bowling green.

Behind-the-Scenes Mansion Tour

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tour the first floor of the Mansion while preservation work is ongoing. 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.

USCIS Naturalization Ceremony

Observe a moving ceremony in which people from across the world become U.S. citizens (ceremony begins at 11 a.m. in the Ford Orientation Center's Smith Theater).

United States Air Force Strings Concert 

Listen to a concert by the United States Air Force Strings at 2:30 p.m. in the Smith Auditorium.

Music of the Revolution

Join our resident fifer for a musical demonstration and discussion of fife & drum music, and its importance during the American Revolution at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on the bowling green.

Children's Story Time

Visit the Smith Auditorium at 1:30 p.m. for a reading of George Washington’s Birthday: A Mostly True Tale

Concessions

Throughout the day, enjoy concessions for purchase from Half Crown Bakehouse and the Mount Vernon Inn Food Truck on the 12-acre field.

Schedule of Events

Meet General Washington to wish him well on his natal day!

  • Meet General Washington - 12-Acre Field, 11 a.m., 1 p.m.

Dinner from the Mount Vernon Inn (Dine In or Takeout)

In honor of George Washington's birthday, the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant is offering a special menu, Feb. 15-22.

Dine at the Inn or order online for curbside pickup.

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Attend George Washington's Virtual Birthday Party

Can't make it to the estate? Join us for an online event to celebrate George Washington's birthday on February 22.

This nationwide celebration features performances and stories from actors, musicians, and historians.

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