George Washington Birthday Celebration Monday at Mount Vernon

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA -- Ready to celebrate George Washington's birthday on Monday? There's free admission at Mount Vernon:

Presidents Day Celebration – FREE Admission Feb. 20 (Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Celebrate the national observance of George Washington’s Birthday by visiting his home and burial site FREE of charge on this day. Visitors will get a chance to take a photo with props and #PoseLikeThePrez in the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education lobby using the iconic Lansdowne portrait of Washington as a backdrop. The traditional wreathlaying ceremony at Washington's Tomb takes place at 10 a.m., followed by patriotic music and military performances on the Bowling Green at 11:15 a.m. Visitors can mingle with costumed characters from George Washington’s world from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “General Washington” is on the grounds to greet visitors and receive birthday wishes all day.

Listen to a special musical tribute for the first president from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. At 1:45 p.m. take part in Mount Vernon’s largest-ever 18th-century dancing demonstration with costumed characters on the Bowling Green. Re-enactors gather with visitors to share selected stories with “George Washington” at 2 p.m. All day guests will be encouraged to create birthday greetings for George Washington which will be on display and shared with “General Washington.” A wreathlaying at the tomb of George Washington takes place at 3 p.m.

Can't make it on Monday? There will also be free admission and birthday activities on Wednesday:

George Washington’s 285th Birthday – FREE ADMISSION Feb. 22, (Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Visit Mount Vernon on George Washington's actual birthday for special wreathlaying ceremonies throughout the day. Create a special birthday card for George Washington. Join “General Washington” for birthday cake at 3 p.m.

PHOTO of band playing at Mount Vernon courtesy of George Washington's Mount Vernon