# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Free Admission for George Washington's Birthday – Presidents' Day at Mount Vernon
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with FREE ADMISSION at George Washington's Mount Vernon on Presidents' Day!

**SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:**

?️ **10 AM – Presidential Wreath-Laying Ceremony**
Honor George Washington at his Tomb with a formal honor detail from the U.S. Army's 3d Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), featuring military chaplain reading of "Washington's Prayer for His Country."

⚔️ **10:30 AM – Official Birthday Observance**
Tactical firing demonstration and narrated interpretation by the Commander in Chief's Guard on the bowling green.

? **11 AM & 1:30 PM – Cannon Firing Demonstrations**
Presidential Salute Battery of The Old Guard fires ceremonial cannons.

? **11:30 AM – 1 PM – Meet General Washington**
Step into history at the Interpretive Center with a George Washington reenactor.

? **1 PM – The Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps**
Special performance commemorating the first public celebration of Washington's birthday at Valley Forge in 1778.

⚔️ **2 PM – Washington's Council of War**
Hear how Washington and his generals planned to force the British from Boston.

? **3 PM – Ceremonial Wreath Laying at Washington's Tomb**

**MORE ACTIVITIES:**

? **Mansion Tours (All Day)** – First and second floors including newly restored Washingtons' Bedchamber. First-come, first-served (may have 2-3 hour wait).

? **Washington Library Open House (10 AM – 3 PM)** – See 100+ volumes from Washington's personal library.

? **Tavern Games (All Day)** – Play 18th-century games!

✉️ **Birthday Card Craft (10 AM – 3:30 PM)** – Create a birthday message for the General.

? **Half Crown Bakehouse** – Fresh bread from 18th-century clay oven.

**Sponsored by Ford**

Note: Chairs not permitted during daytime events. All bags subject to inspection.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mount-vernon/free-admission-for-george-washingtons-birthday-presidents-day-at-mount-vernon/4300029616569651
- **Event Categories**: presidents-day, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mount Vernon
- **state**: Virginia
- **country**: United States
- **location**: George Washington's Mount Vernon
- **lat**: 38.7074
- **long**: -77.086
- **full address**: George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Free Admission for George Washington's Birthday – Presidents' Day at Mount Vernon being held?
  - **A:** Free Admission for George Washington's Birthday – Presidents' Day at Mount Vernon takes place on Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm at George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, United States.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Free Admission for George Washington's Birthday – Presidents' Day at Mount Vernon is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mount Vernon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Free Admission for George Washington's Birthday – Presidents' Day at Mount Vernon sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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