Feb. 18, 2018 • Mount Vernon
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Dean Malissa and Mary Wiseman as George and Martha Washington.
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Andrew Sturges, Kim Kaull, Oliver and Ana Schwab, and Josh and Becky Shapiro.
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Janice Crosby, Charles Sizemore and Cricket Bauer.
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Anna Schalk, Peter Aliferis and Dean Malissa as George Washington.
Two hundred guests celebrated the birth of founding father George Washington at the 71st annual event Feb. 18. More than $120,000 was raised for the Neighborhood Friends of Mount Vernon to fund restoration and preservation projects on the estate. MountVernon.org
Upcoming Events
July 4 - An American Celebration: To honor the nation's Independence Day, Mount Vernon will be hosting daytime fireworks displays, military re-enactments and other 4th of July activities. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Included with admission.
July 14 - A Tale of Two Marthas: Enjoy afternoon tea with two historic interpreters playing the role of Martha Washington. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Tickets $35.
Sept. 9 - George Washington Patriot Run: Participants can participate in a 5K or 10K course along the George Washington Memorial Parkway. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tickets from $50.
