Celebrate the first president of the United States at his beloved home. Admission is free for Presidents Day and George Washington’s birthday. Admission tickets will be distributed on-site upon arrival; a limited number of tickets are available.
Parking at Mount Vernon is free but lots may fill up early in the day.
Schedule of Events:
9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Watch Half Crown Bakehouse demonstrate how to make hoecakes (the General’s favorite breakfast), with the General on the 12-Acre Field.
10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Kids are welcome to create a birthday card for George Washington on the Bowling Green.
10:30 a.m.
Music of the Revolution on the Bowling Green
11 a.m.
Celebrate candidates from across the world as they become U.S. citizens during the Naturalization Ceremony in the Ford Orientation Center’s Smith Theater.
1:30 p.m.
Celebrate Washington’s birthday with a free sample of cake in the Vaughan Lobby. While supplies last.
2:00 p.m.
Character performance with General Washington in the Smith Auditorium
2:30 p.m.
United States Air Force Strings Concert in Smith Auditorium
2:30 p.m.
Music of the Revolution on the Bowling Green.
3:00 p.m.
A game of Bowles with The General on the Bowling Green.
All Day
- Half Crown Bakehouse on the 12-Acre Field
- Food Truck concessions on the 12-Acre Field
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Alexandria, VA
