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Free Admission For Washington Birthday Planned At Mount Vernon
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Free Admission For Washington Birthday Planned At Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon will host events like a virtual celebration with fireworks and two days of free admission for the first president's birthday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Posted Wed, Feb 2, 2022 at 11:01 am ET
MOUNT VERNON, VA — George Washington's 290th birthday will be celebrated by his Mount Vernon estate with a birthday celebration, two days of free admission and more.
Leading up to the birthday celebration, the George Washington Birthday Auction will be held from Feb. 13 to Feb. 22. The auction will feature getaways, behind-the-scenes tours, rare art and antiques, Washington memorabilia and more.
Next up is the Mount Vernon Birthnight Supper and Ball on Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. This black tie gala features a cocktail reception, three-course dinner, auction, entertainment, dancing and a birthday toast to Washington. Tickets start at $375 and will be limited. Proceeds benefit the preservation and restoration of the estate.
Free admission will be offered on Presidents Day (Feb. 21) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Washington's birthday (Feb. 22) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets must be reserved in advance. Tickets will become available to Mount Vernon members on Feb. 11 and the public on Feb. 15.
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Free Admission For Washington Birthday Planned At Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon will host events like a virtual celebration with fireworks and two days of free admission for the first president's birthday.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Posted Wed, Feb 2, 2022 at 11:01 am ET
MOUNT VERNON, VA — George Washington's 290th birthday will be celebrated by his Mount Vernon estate with a birthday celebration, two days of free admission and more.
Leading up to the birthday celebration, the George Washington Birthday Auction will be held from Feb. 13 to Feb. 22. The auction will feature getaways, behind-the-scenes tours, rare art and antiques, Washington memorabilia and more.
Next up is the Mount Vernon Birthnight Supper and Ball on Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. This black tie gala features a cocktail reception, three-course dinner, auction, entertainment, dancing and a birthday toast to Washington. Tickets start at $375 and will be limited. Proceeds benefit the preservation and restoration of the estate.
Free admission will be offered on Presidents Day (Feb. 21) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Washington's birthday (Feb. 22) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets must be reserved in advance. Tickets will become available to Mount Vernon members on Feb. 11 and the public on Feb. 15.
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