The George Washington Birthday Celebration
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Walking With Washington
February 3-24
Meet in front of Market Square
300 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Every Sunday in February, take this guided walking tour through Old Town and discover the connections and contributions made between George Washington and the City of Alexandria. Tours last about 1 1/2 hours. Leaves Market Square at 1:30 p.m.
Free!
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George Washington Classic 10K Race
February 16
2460 Eisenhower Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.washingtonbirthday.net 703/991-4474
Certified course plus 2K Fun Run through Eisenhower Valley and Alexandria's parklands. Prizes, T-shirts, refreshments. The first race of the season, benefitting Alexandria Police Youth Camp. 8:30 a.m., rain or shine. $22 registration, after Feb. 10, registration is $25.
$ Entrance Fee
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Annual George Washington Birthnight Banquet and Ball
February 16
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
134 N. Royal Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.gadsbystavern.org 703/838-4242
Set in year 1799, you are invited to the recreation of this famous celebration of Washington’s Birthday. The evening includes an 18th century banquet, English country dancing, dessert collation, character re-enactors, and General and Mrs. George Washington. Period costume optional, “after-five” attire encouraged. 5:30pm. $100 per person. Reservations required.
$ Entrance Fee | Reservations Required
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George Washington's 276th Birthday Celebration WEEKEND
February 16-17
Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
South end of the GW Parkway
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
www.MountVernon.org 703/799-5203
Historic Mount Vernon celebrates George Washington’s 276th birthday Saturday, February 16 and Sunday, February 17 with patriotic early-American music, and Washington’s favorite breakfast – “the General” himself joins visitors to partake of “hoecakes swimming in butter and honey” cooked over an open fire (while supplies last). Be sure to catch “America’s Smallest Hometown Parade” at 1:30 p.m., when the fife & drum corps, early-American music and adorable heritage- breed animals march past “General Washington”, the Mansion and around the circle drive for all to see.
$ Entrance Fee
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George Washington Birthday Celebration
February 16-18
Old Town Historic District
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.washingtonbirthday.net 703/991-4474
A city-wide celebration for Alexandria's favorite son, including historic re-enactments, parties, a 10K race, and of course, the parade!
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Revolutionary War Re-enactment
February 17
Fort Ward Park
4301 W. Braddock Road
Alexandria , VA 22304
www.fortward.org 703/991-4474
Historic camp and tactical demonstrations throughout the day, including a Revolutionary War skirmish between the Redcoats and the Colonial Army.
Free!
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George Washington's 276th Birthday Celebration
February 18
Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
South end of the GW Parkway
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
www.MountVernon.org 703/799-5203
Celebrate the national observance of George Washington’s birthday by visiting his home and burial site FREE on this day. “America’s Smallest Hometown Parade” will line up at 1:30 p.m. with its fife and drum corps, 18th-century music, farm animals, and “General Washington” on the grounds to greet visitors and receive birthday wishes. The traditional wreathlaying ceremony at Washington's Tomb by the Military District of Washington takes place followed by patriotic music and military performances on the Bowling Green by the United States Third Infantry - the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard.
Free!
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George Washington Birthday Parade
February 18
Old Town Historic District
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.washingtonbirthday.net 703/991-4474
The largest parade in the country honoring the first president and Alexandria's hometown hero. Features marching bands, floats, military and reenactment units, Masonic groups, equestrian entries, antique cars, and of course, George and Martha Washington! 1-3 p.m.
Free!
