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Celebrate American Freedom at the Home of George Washington July 4th
Here's a schedule of what to expect on Monday at George Washington's Mount Vernon.
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- George Washington’s Mount Vernon salutes our first commander-in-chief with a dazzling display of made-for-daytime fireworks during its annual Independence Day event next Monday, July 4th. Mount Vernon’s Independence Day event also includes an inspirational naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens, military reenactments, a special wreathlaying ceremony, free birthday cake for all guests (while supplies last), and a visit from the “first” first couple, “General and Mrs. Washington.” Watch Mount Vernon’s moving naturalization ceremony at 11 a.m. live online: www.mountvernon.org/newamericans.
New This Year: Experience boat building first hand as Mount Vernon’s staff construct a batteau, a multipurpose flat-bottomed 18th century boat, using period based tools. The boat under construction is 21 feet long and ranges from six to eight feet in width. Watch Mount Vernon’s talented team working on the batteau through the live boat camera:www.mountvernon.org/boatbuilding.
WHEN: Monday, July 4, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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All day: “General and Mrs. Washington” greet visitors.
9:30 a.m: Re-enactors from the First Virginia Regiment assemble for inspection by “General Washington.” The Declaration of Independence is read.
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10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m: Fifty-fifth annual Independence Day wreathlaying at the tomb of George Washington.
11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m: A special naturalization ceremony for America's 100 newest citizens near the Mansion.
12 p.m. – 12:45 a.m: Patriotic music performance by the National Concert Band of America on the Bowling Green.
1 p.m. – 1:15 p.m: Unique daytime fireworks display over the Potomac River.
1:15 p.m: "Happy Birthday, America!" cake. Birthday cake on the Bowling Green (while supplies last).
1:30 p.m: Revolutionary War military music.
2:30 p.m: Revolutionary War military drills.
WHERE: George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 16 miles south of Washington, D.C., southern end of the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
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