BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//EVDB//www.eventful.com//EN VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Mount Vernon BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090107T090000 DTSTAMP:20081214T152830Z SUMMARY:The President's Table: American Presidential China DESCRIPTION: Eisenhower's Service Plate Historic Mount Vernon opens Se tting the President's Table: American Presidential China from the Robe rt L. McNeil\, Jr. Collection in its F.M. Kirby Foundation Gallery\, F ebruary 16\, 2008 - January 21\, 2009. The exhibition showcases over 1 00 pieces of porcelain from the McNeil Americana Collection at the Phi ladelphia Museum of Art\, considered to be the finest collection of it s kind outside of the White House. China used during their administrat ions by American presidents from George Washington to Ronald Reagan\, gowns worn by First Ladies Bess Truman and Nancy Reagan\, and ephemera such as invitations and placecards are accompanied by a video produce d for the exhibition describing the 1961 state dinner for the Presiden t of Pakistan\, hosted by President and Mrs. Kennedy at Mount Vernon. The video includes a recent interview with Mrs. Kennedy's social secre tary\, Letitia Baldrige. \n Included in admission. \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1229268510 UID:E0-001-009008098-1@2009010709 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-009008098-1@2009010709 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090107T090000 DTSTAMP:20081220T233424Z SUMMARY:Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens' January Activities DESCRIPTION: George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens South end George Washington Parkway Mount Vernon\, VA 22121 Take the oath of office in the new interactive Inaugural Gallery while gazing up at a life-size model of George Washington\, one of three created from a f orensic science investigation. See the nation's very first Inaugural b uttons worn by supporters of Washington. Tour an exhibition of the fin est collection of presidential china outside of the White House\; "Set ting the President's Table: American Presidential China" from the Phil adelphia Museum of Art is open through January 21. Mount Vernon wil l be offering a special edition of its popular National Treasure Tour\ , from January 14 to January 23. January is also the 250th wedding a nniversary of George and Martha Washington\, and on display January 12 - February 23 are Mrs. Washington's wedding slippers which will not b e on display for many years to come. Date/Hours: Thursday\, January 01\, 2009 - Saturday\, January 31\, 2009 (9:00 AM-4:00 PM) Admissio n Fee: $15/adults\; $7/child Children Welcome Pets Welcome Telephone : Main Line: (703) 780-2000 Dining: (703) 780-0011 Group Sales: (703 ) 799-8688 Email: info@mountvernon.org Website: Visit.MountVernon.or g \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1229816064 UID:E0-001-018267284-5@2009010709 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-018267284-5@2009010709 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090107T090000 DTSTAMP:20090104T130913Z SUMMARY:Inaugural Activities at Mount Vernon DESCRIPTION: Historic Mount Vernon\, the home of the first president\ , welcomes visitors January 1-10 with 20% off adult admission. Visitor s must print the coupon from Mount Vernon's visitor website: http://vi sit.mountvernon.org. Take the oath of office in the new interactive In augural Gallery while gazing up at a life-size model of George Washing ton\, one of three created from a forensic science investigation. See the nation's very first Inaugural buttons worn by supporters of Washin gton that feature such patriotic phrases as "Long Live the President!" Tour an exhibition of the finest collection of presidential china out side of the White House\; "Setting the President's Table: American Pre sidential China" from the Philadelphia Museum of Art is open through J anuary 21. \n "Inauguration" is the theme for Mount Vernon's January s torytelling session\, "Once Upon a Time at Mount Vernon"\, held every Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. throughout the month at the Hands-On History room in the Donald W. Reynolds Education Center. During the 20 -minute session\, children will learn about General Washington's drama tic journey to New York for the country's first inauguration! The stor ytelling program is recommended for children ages three to eight. Pare ntal supervision is required. \n Mount Vernon will be offering a speci al edition of its popular National Treasure Tour\, from January 14 to January 25 at 9:30 a.m.\, 11:00 a.m.\, 1:00 p.m.\, and 2:30 p.m.The Na tional Treasure Tour combines Hollywood and history\, giving visitors stories about the filming and also information on how the locations we re used during George Washington's time. This special tour is limited to 25 visitors per time slot and costs $5 per tour in addition to Esta te admission.\n January is also the 250th wedding anniversary of Georg e and Mrs. Washington's Wedding SlippersMartha Washington\, and on dis play January 12 - February 23 are Mrs. Washington's wedding slippers\, which have not been exhibited at Mount Vernon in over 30 years and du e to their fragile condition will not be on display for many years to come. "Mrs. Washington" will recount her happiest days of marriage dur ing a special free performance in the Robert H. and Clarice Smith Audi torium every Saturday and Sunday in January at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. \n All activities and exhibitions – including 25 new galleries and theater experiences – are included in regular admission: $15 for adu lts\; $7 for youth ages 6-11\; and free for children five and younger with the exception of the "Mrs. Washington's" performance (FREE) and t he National Treasure Tour ($5 addition to admission). \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1231074553 UID:E0-001-018296401-0@2009010709 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-018296401-0@2009010709 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090107T093000 DTSTAMP:20081228T155602Z SUMMARY:Scouting Days DESCRIPTION: This event occurs: Daily\n All Boy Scouts\, Girl Scouts\ , and Camp Fire Club members\, in uniform or wearing an official pin\, are admitted FREE to the Estate\, and invited to hike the Forest Trai l (map provided). Troops may arrange to lay a wreath at Washington's t omb by calling 703-799-8604. \n All Boy Scouts\, Girl Scouts\, and Cam p Fire Club members\, in uniform or wearing an official pin\, are admi tted FREE to the Estate\, and invited to hike the Forest Trail (map pr ovided). \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1230479762 UID:E0-001-005555084-1@2009010709 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-005555084-1@2009010709 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090107T090000 DTSTAMP:20081201T115503Z SUMMARY:Forest Trail DESCRIPTION: This event occurs: Weekly\n This quarter-mile trail leads through woods of Oak\, Holly\, and Laurel trees\, past Washington's c obble quarry\, a Native American site\, and over a bridge spanning a s teep ravine. Interpretive signs throughout the trail describe animals that once roamed the forests of Mount Vernon and identify those that s till do. Visitors experience a tranquil and peaceful setting in a fore st largely unexplored for 200 years. The beginning of the quarter-mile trail is at the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site\, which includ es the 16-sided treading barn. \n Times change according to seasonal h ours. \n Included in general admission. \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1228132503 UID:E0-001-017121537-0@2009010709 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-017121537-0@2009010709 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090107T090000 DTSTAMP:20081201T115503Z SUMMARY:Gardens DESCRIPTION: This event occurs: Daily\n The Upper Garden includes a wi de variety of flowers and trees\, boxwood planted in Washington's day\ , and a few vegetable beds. The beds have been restored to their origi nial size\, based on careful archaeological excavations\, and two boxw ood parterres have been re-created with the French fleur-de-lis design that Washington admired. \n The Lower Garden supplied fresh produce f or the busy Mount Vernon kitchen. English boxwood\, possibly taken fro m cuttings sent by "Light Horse" Harry Lee\, were planted in 1786 and now crowd the entry path. Vegetables and herbs are grown in beds today \, as well as cherry\, apple\, and other fruit trees espaliered along the walls and cordoned onto fences. \n The Fruit Garden and Nursery wa s used by Washington to experiment with new seeds and plants before us ing them elsewhere on the estate. He attempted to grow grapes in its w ell-cultivated beds\, and produced nursery plants for use across Mount Vernon. The large size of the garden and its protective fence also ma de it an ideal site to grow tree-ripened apples\, pears\, plums\, peac hes\, and cherries.\n Time changes are as follows:April through August from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. March\, September\, October from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. November through February from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. \n I ncluded in general admission. \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1228132503 UID:E0-001-017121541-3@2009010709 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-017121541-3@2009010709 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090107T090000 DTSTAMP:20081201T115503Z SUMMARY:Old Tomb\, Washington's Tomb\, Slave Memorial DESCRIPTION: This event occurs: Daily\n George Washington died in the master bedroom at Mount Vernon on December 14\, 1799. In his will\, he directed that he be buried on his beloved Mount Vernon estate. He als o selected a site for a new brick tomb to replace the original family vault\, which was deteriorating. When the tomb was completed in 1831\, Washington's body was moved there from the old vault with the remains of his wife\, Martha\, and other family members. The Old Tomb\, a sho rt distance to the east\, has been restored. \n The slave burial groun d\, marked by a memorial to honor African-American slaves who worked a t Mount Vernon\, is on a wooded hill near the New Tomb. This land was used as a cemetery for slaves and free blacks who worked for the Washi ngton family during the 18th century and the first half of the 19th ce ntury. The graves are unmarked\, and the identities and numbers of tho se buried are largely unknown. \n Times vary according to the seasonal hours of operation. \n Included in general admission. \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1228132503 UID:E0-001-017121531-6@2009010709 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-017121531-6@2009010709 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090107T140000 DTSTAMP:20090104T130900Z SUMMARY:Storytelling Sessions at Mount Vernon DESCRIPTION: This event occurs: Weekly on Sunday\, Saturday. \n "Inaug uration" is the theme for Mount Vernon's January storytelling session\ , "Once Upon a Time at Mount Vernon"\, held every Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. throughout the month at the Hands-On History room in the Donald W. Reynolds Education Center. During the 20-minute session\, ch ildren will learn about General Washington's dramatic journey to New Y ork for the country's first inauguration! The storytelling program is recommended for children ages three to eight. Parental supervision is required. \n "Once Upon at Time at Mount Vernon" is included in regula r Estate admission: adults\, $15.00\; youth ages 6-11\, $8.00\; and ch ildren under 5 are admitted free. \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1231074540 UID:E0-001-017121528-2@2009010714 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-017121528-2@2009010714 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090114T093000 DTSTAMP:20090104T130856Z SUMMARY:The National Treasure Tour at Mount Vernon DESCRIPTION: Tours are offered at: 9:30 a.m\, 11:00 a.m.\, 1:00 p.m.\, and 2:30 p.m. January 14-25.\n We have created an entire "National T reasure Tour" where visitors can take an hour-long walking tour that i ncludes behind-the-scenes information about areas where "National Trea sure 2: Book of Secrets" filming took place and how these locations we re used during George Washington's time! The Mansion's basement with i ts cornerstone is included in this tour at 9:30 a.m.\, 11:00 a.m.\, 1: 00 p.m.\, and 2:30 p.m. from January 14-25\, 2009.\n Please note that this popular tour sells out and is offered on a first-come\, first-ser ved basis\, so please plan ahead!\n There are no advance reservations for individual tickets. Groups of 20 or more may reserve a separate to ur in advance through the group reservations office\, click here: http ://www.mountvernon.org/visit/group/index.cfm/pid/73/for more info. \n The National Treasure Tour is limited to 25 visitors per time slot and costs $5 per tour in addition to Estate admission: $15 adults\; $14 s eniors\; $7 children (6-11)\; free for children 5 & under. \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1231074536 UID:E0-001-010040124-1@2009011409 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-010040124-1@2009011409 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090201T100000 DTSTAMP:20081221T134846Z SUMMARY:Black History Month DESCRIPTION: Slave life programs are offered daily\, 10:00 a.m. – 2: 00 p.m. A daily ceremony at noon commemorates the lives of the slaves who lived and worked at Mount Vernon. \n On Saturdays and Sundays thro ughout February\, visitors learn about life as a slave with Silla and Slammin' Joe\, two of Washington's slaves\, at the recently-opened sla ve cabin. \n The following first-person interpreters portraying the en slaved will present their perspective about life at Mount Vernon on Sa turdays & Sundays in the greenhouse at 2:30 p.m.\, 3:00 p.m.\, and 3:3 0 p.m:\n Billy Lee\, General Washington's enslaved valetTom Davis\, an enslaved brickmakerCharlotte\, Mrs. Washington's enslaved seamstressS illa\, enslaved field handSlammin' Joe\, enslaved worker at the Mansio nCaroline\, enslaved house servantEsther\, enslaved field hand who esc aped during the Revolutionary War but was caught and re-enslaved \n Bl ack History Month activities are included in regular Estate admission: adults\, $15.00\; children ages 6-11\, $7.00\; and children under 5 a re admitted free. \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1229867326 UID:E0-001-006910820-1@2009020110 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-006910820-1@2009020110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090214T090000 DTSTAMP:20081214T152843Z SUMMARY:Breakfast with George Washington and America's Smallest Hometo wn Parade DESCRIPTION: George Washington's favorite breakfast was "hoecakes swi mming in butter and honey." Join "General Washington" for a sample of this meal (while supplies last) prepared over an open fire.\n Followin g the breakfast sampler\, families can participate in "America's Small est Hometown Parade\," complete with fife and drum corps\, 18th-centur y music\, farm animals\, and "General Washington."\n Breakfast: 9:00 a .m. to 12:00 p.m.\, while supplies last America's Smallest Hometown Pa rade: 1:30 p.m.\n General Washington will be pleased to receive your b irthday greetings! Find him near the Mansion throughout the day. \n In cluded in regular admission. \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1229268523 UID:E0-001-006910817-7@2009021409 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-006910817-7@2009021409 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090214T090000 DTSTAMP:20081220T231938Z SUMMARY:George Washington's 277th Birthday Celebration Weekend DESCRIPTION: Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens South end of the GW Parkwa y Mount Vernon\, VA 22121 Historic Mount Vernon celebrates George Wa shington's 276th birthday Saturday\, February 16 and Sunday\, February 17 with patriotic early-American music\, "America's Smallest Hometown Parade"\, and Washington's favorite breakfast – with "the General" hi mself joining visitors to partake of "hoecakes swimming in butter and honey" cooked over an open fire (while supplies last). Pull up a hay b ale and chat with the Father of Our Country about politics\, farming\, the Revolutionary War\, and life in the 18th century. Be sure to c atch "America's Smallest Hometown Parade"\,at 1:30 p.m. complete with fife and drum corps\, early-American music and adorable heritage breed animals\, lines up to march past "General Washington"\, the Mansion a nd around the circle drive for all to see. Date/Hours: Saturday\, F ebruary 14\, 2009 - Sunday\, February 15\, 2009 (9:00 AM-4:00 PM) Ad mission Fee: $13/adults\;$6/child Children Welcome Pets Welcome Tel ephone: Public Inquiries: (703) 780-2000 Dining Reservations: (703) 7 80-0011 Group Sales: (703) 799-8688 Email: info@mountvernon.org Web site: www.mountvernon.org \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1229815178 UID:E0-001-007776466-8@2009021409 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-007776466-8@2009021409 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090216T090000 DTSTAMP:20081221T134843Z SUMMARY:George Washington's 277th Birthday Celebration DESCRIPTION: Celebrate the national observance of George Washington's birthday by visiting his home and burial site FREE-of-charge on this day. \n Enjoy musical and military performances by the U.S. Army Old G uard Fife & Drum Corps and the Commander-in-Chief's Guard. Festivities begin after a 10 a.m. ceremony at Washington's tomb. "America's Small est Hometown Parade" steps off at 1:30 p.m. \n FREE admission to the E state on Monday\, February 16 only! \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1229867323 UID:E0-001-006910818-6 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-006910818-6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090222T090000 DTEND:20090222T160000 DTSTAMP:20081207T002326Z SUMMARY:George Washington’s 277th Birthday DESCRIPTION: Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy Mount Vernon \, VA 22121 Anyone named George\, or whose birthday\, like Washingto n's\, is February 22\, will be admitted FREE upon presenting identific ation. Date/Hours: Sunday\, February 22\, 2009 (9:00 AM-4:00 PM) Admission Fee: $13/$6 children Telephone: General Information: (703 ) 780-2000 Dining Reservations: (703) 780-0011 Group Sales: (703) 79 9-8688 Email: info@mountvernon.org Website: www.mountvernon.org \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1228609406 UID:E0-001-017603916-4 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-017603916-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090301T090000 DTSTAMP:20081203T025106Z SUMMARY:Gardens DESCRIPTION: This event occurs: Daily\n The Upper Garden contains a wi de variety of flowers and trees\, including boxwood planted in Washing ton's day\, and vegetable beds. The beds have been restored to their o riginial size\, based on careful archaeological excavations\, and two boxwood parterres have been re-created with the French fleur-de-lis de sign that Washington admired. \n The Lower Garden supplied fresh produ ce for the busy Mount Vernon kitchen. English boxwood\, possibly taken from cuttings sent by "Light Horse" Harry Lee\, were planted in 1786 and now crowd the entry path. Vegetables and herbs are grown in beds t oday\, as well as cherry\, apple\, and other fruit trees espaliered al ong the walls and cordoned onto fences. \n Washington used the Fruit G arden and Nursery to experiment with new seeds and plants before using them elsewhere on the estate. He attempted to grow grapes in its well -cultivated beds\, and produced nursery plants for use across Mount Ve rnon. The large size of the garden and its protective fence also made it an ideal site to grow tree-ripened apples\, pears\, plums\, peaches \, and cherries.\n Time chages are as follows:April through August fro m 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. March\, September\, October from 9:00 a.m. - 5 :00 p.m. November through February from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. \n Inclu ded in general admission. \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1228272666 UID:E0-001-007459168-1@2009030109 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-007459168-1@2009030109 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090313T103000 DTSTAMP:20090104T131052Z SUMMARY:Potomac River Sightseeing Cruise DESCRIPTION: This event occurs: Weekly on Sunday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday \, Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday. \n Enjoy a forty-minute sightseeing e xcursion and waterside view of Mount Vernon. Several excursions offere d daily (excluding Monday). Mount Vernon Admission tickets are require d to access the Wharf and board the boat for the sightseeing cruises\n \n Aboard the Spirit of Washington II at 10:30\, 11:30 and 12:30 p.m .\n March 13-29\, Friday through Sunday onlyMarch 31- August 23: Tuesd ay through SundayAugust 28 - October 31: Friday through Sunday\n Aboar d the Miss Christin at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m:\n April 1 - September 7 : Everyday except MondaySeptember 8 - October 12: Friday-SundayOctober 17 - November 1: Saturday and Sunday\n Special Monday Holiday Cruises May 25: Memorial DaySeptember 7: Labor DayOctober 12: Columbus Day\n S pecial Weekend Event CruisesSeptember 19-20: 18th-Century Craft Fair ( FREE)October 17-18: Fall Harvest Family Days (1/2 price)\n Tickets may be purchased at Mount Vernon's Ford Orientation Center or aboard the boat.\n Adults: $9.00Children ages 6 to 11: $5.00Children 5 and under: FREE \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1231074652 UID:E0-001-005563669-1@2009031310 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-005563669-1@2009031310 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090321T110000 DTSTAMP:20081203T025118Z SUMMARY:Gardener’s House Grand Opening DESCRIPTION: George Washington's Gardener's House\, the last of the o riginal outbuildings at Mount Vernon to be restored\, will open to the public with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony\, "show and tell" of di scoveries made during the restoration process\, and a presentation by Washington's gardener\, "William Spence" on Friday\, March 21 at 11:00 a.m. The first floor with its three rooms is furnished to show visito rs how the gardener would have lived in this building that is located just off the Mansion's circle. "William Spence" will interact with vis itors following the ceremony and over Easter Weekend\, March 22-23. \n Included in Estate admission: : $13 adults\; $12 seniors\; $6 childre n (6-11)\; free for children 5 & under. \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1228272678 UID:E0-001-009621875-3 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-009621875-3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090401T080000 DTSTAMP:20090104T130933Z SUMMARY:Early Opening DESCRIPTION: This event occurs: Weekly on Sunday\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday. \n Open to the public at 8:0 0 a.m.\, Mount Vernon is one of the few early-opening attractions in t he Washington\, D.C. area. Mount Vernon's summer hours begin April 1. \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1231074573 UID:E0-001-005555070-8@2009040108 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-005555070-8@2009040108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090401T093000 DTSTAMP:20090104T130853Z SUMMARY:The National Treasure Tour at Mount Vernon DESCRIPTION: During the "National Treasure Tour" visitors can take an hour-long walking tour that includes behind-the-scenes information ab out areas where "National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets" filming took pl ace and how these locations were used during George Washington's time. \n The National Treasure Tours are offered at the following times: 9: 30 a.m.\, 11:30 a.m.\, 1:00 p.m.\, and 3:00 p.m. \n There are no advan ce reservations for individual tickets. Groups of 20 or more may reser ve a separate tour in advance through the group sales office\, click h ere: http://www.mountvernon.org/visit/group/index.cfm/pid/73/for more info.\n The National Treasure Tour is limited to 25 visitors per time slot and costs $5 per tour in addition to Estate admission: $15 adults \; $14 seniors\; $7 children (6-11)\; free for children 5 & under. \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1231074533 UID:E0-001-009008094-5@2009040109 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-009008094-5@2009040109 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090401T090000 DTSTAMP:20090104T131113Z SUMMARY:George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site and 16-sided Treading B arn DESCRIPTION: This event occurs: Daily\n This four-acre site features rare-breed farm animals (oxen\, mules\, roosters\, sheep\, and chicken s) similar to the varieties Washington had at his farms. Seasonal acti vities guide visitors through history and 18th century horsing around at the newly re-created 16-sided round barn\, as horses and mules walk the circular second floor treading wheat. \n The cultivated area incl udes eight fields\, and illustrates Washington's advanced farming prac tices and crop rotation scheme. \n During the month of April wagon rid es are available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday\, Saturday and Su nday. In the summer months\, interns join the period attired staff to demonstrate the farming techniques Washington advocated: conserving th e soil\, using a range of fertilizers controlling erosion and working with farm animals. Visitors are invited to participate in ALL aspects of colonial farm life. \n This site is just a five minute walk south o f the Mansion\, adjacent to the Wharf on the Potomac River. The site i s open year-round with hands-on activities from March 15 through Octob er.\n Activities vary according to seasonal farming schedule. \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1231074673 UID:E0-001-005735294-2@2009040109 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-005735294-2@2009040109 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090401T100000 DTSTAMP:20090104T130829Z SUMMARY:George Washington's Distillery DESCRIPTION: This event occurs: Weekly on Sunday\, Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday. \n On a daily basis\, April1 through October\, costumed distillers demonstrate the distillation pr ocess in the two-story building\, which also features a storage cella r\, office\, and two bedrooms where the site manager and assistant wou ld have lived. On the second floor\, a History Channel video called "G eorge Washington's Liquid Gold" and a museum exhibit\, "Spirits of Ind ependence: George Washington and the Beginnings of the American Whiske y Industry\," tell the story of whiskey at Mount Vernon and its histor y in America.\n The Distillery is adjacent to George Washington's Gris tmill\, a water-powered mill. At the Gristmill\, costumed millers oper ate four floors of machinery to show visitors how Washington's complex farming operation expanded to include a commercial gristmill which pr oduced flour that was exported around the world. \n George Washington' s Distillery & Gristmill is located three miles from the main Mount Ve rnon Estate. \n Admission to the site is $4 for adults\, $2 for childr en ages 6-11\, and free for children 5 and under. When combined with a dmission to Mount Vernon\, tickets are $2 for adults\, $1.50 for child ren ages 6-11\, and free for children 5 and under. Tickets can be purc hased at Mount Vernon's Ford Orientation Center or at the Gristmill Sh op on site. \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1231074509 UID:E0-001-005555068-3@2009040110 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-005555068-3@2009040110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090401T100000 DTSTAMP:20090104T130952Z SUMMARY:Tribute at the Tomb DESCRIPTION: This event occurs: Daily\n All visitors are invited to p articipate in a public wreathlaying to commemorate the lives of George and Martha Washington at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. A historic interpre ter will read "Washington's Prayer for His Country" and will lead visi tors in the Pledge of Allegiance. \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1231074592 UID:E0-001-005735295-1@2009040110 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-005735295-1@2009040110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090401T100000 DTSTAMP:20090104T131012Z SUMMARY:Slave Life at Mount Vernon Tour DESCRIPTION: This event occurs: Daily\n This 30-minute guided walking tour highlights the lives and contributions of the African-Americans who built and operated the plantation home of George and Martha Washin gton. \n Daily\, 10:00 a.m.\, 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1231074612 UID:E0-001-005563668-2@2009040110 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-005563668-2@2009040110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090401T100000 DTSTAMP:20090104T131132Z SUMMARY:George Washington's Gristmill DESCRIPTION: This event occurs: Daily\n At George Washington's Gristm ill visitors will see an 18th-century water-powered mill in operation\ , discover how it works\, and learn how this particular mill played an important role in George Washington's vision for America's future as "granary to the world."\n Every first and third weekend of the month\, visitors will get the opportunity to see millers work the automated m illing system\, an intricate system of pullies and levers which create s cornmeal out of corn. Colonial millers reveal Washington's innovativ e approach to farming as they grind corn into meal and wheat into flou r just as it was done more than 200 years ago. \n Tickets to the Grist mill are available at Mount Vernon's Ford Orientation Center or at the Gristmill Shop\, and may be combined with admission to the Estate for an additional $2 for adults and $1.50 for children (6-11). Tickets fo r the Gristmill only are $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for Youth ages 6-1 1. The Gristmill is 3 miles from the Estate's Main Gate on Route 235 S outh. Free parking is available at the site. \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1231074692 UID:E0-001-005563671-6@2009040110 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-005563671-6@2009040110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090401T110000 DTSTAMP:20090104T131032Z SUMMARY:Garden and Landscape Tours DESCRIPTION: This event occurs: Daily\n This 30-minute guided walking tour examines Washington's brilliant design for the grounds around Mo unt Vernon. Visit the gardens he created\, see some of the original tr ees\, and learn how he merged areas for work and leisure to create a m aster plan for his beloved home.\n Daily\, 11:00 a.m\, 1:00 p.m. and 3 :00 p.m. \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1231074632 UID:E0-001-005563672-5@2009040111 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-005563672-5@2009040111 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090411T100000 DTSTAMP:20090104T131057Z SUMMARY:Gardening Days at Mount Vernon DESCRIPTION: Don't miss this once-a-year sale featuring a wonderful c ollection of gardening tools\, gadgets\, books\, seeds\, plants\, pots \, hats\, gloves\, and more. Also included are plants and herbs grown at Mount Vernon.\n Gardening Days shop is open rain or shine from 10:0 0 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. \n There is no admission required to shop the Garde ning Days tent. \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1231074657 UID:E0-001-008371522-9@2009041110 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-008371522-9@2009041110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090501T000000 DTEND:20090503T000000 DTSTAMP:20081104T015959Z SUMMARY:Sheep-Shearing DESCRIPTION: 703-780-2000 null \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1225763999 UID:E0-001-013852634-9 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-013852634-9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090509T100000 DTSTAMP:20081228T001356Z SUMMARY:Mount Vernon's Spring Garden Party DESCRIPTION: Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy Mount Vernon \, VA 22121 Mount Vernon welcomes warmer weather with a festive Spri ng Garden Party! In honor of Mother's Day\, Mrs. Washington presents a special program\, "The Mother of Her Country Speaks to Motherhood" at 11:00 a.m.\, 1:00 p.m.\, and 3:00 p.m. Mrs. Washington takes guests back in time to the late 18th century to share her insights on being mother to her children\, grandchildren and her country. Visiting mothe rs have an opportunity to take a photograph with Mrs. Washington and r eceive a free seed packet (while supplies last). Visitors may also pur chase heirloom plants and garden items at the annual garden and gift s ale\, which runs through May 11. Date/Hours: Saturday\, May 09\, 20 09 - Sunday\, May 10\, 2009 (10:00 AM-4:00 PM) Admission Fee: $13/$6 child Children Welcome Pets Welcome Telephone: General Information : (703) 780-2000 Dining Reservations: (703) 780-0011 Group Sales: (7 03) 799-8688 Email: info@mountvernon.org Website: www.mountvernon.or g \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1230423236 UID:E0-001-007776389-0@2009050910 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-007776389-0@2009050910 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090515T180000 DTSTAMP:20081104T015959Z SUMMARY:Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour at Mount Vernon DESCRIPTION: Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens South end of the GW Parkwa y Mount Vernon\, VA 22121 Join Mount Vernon in its spring celebratio n of the history of the Virginia wine industry on the east lawn overlo oking the Potomac River! Guests sample wines from 16 award-winning V irginia wineries\, learn about the successes and failures of our Found ing Father's wine endeavors\, enjoy live jazz music\, and meet "George Washington" on the Mansion's piazza. Guests experience an evening t our of George Washington's home and are invited to visit the rarely-op en basement cellar vaults where he stored his wine. Concessions by t he Mount Vernon Inn are available for purchase. No outside food or bev erage allowed. Tickets for the Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour are $30. Visitors can purchase tickets at Mount Vernon's Ford Orientation Center\, www.ticketmaster.com\, or by calling 703-573-SEAT beginning A pril 15. Date/Hours: Friday\, May 15\, 2009 - Sunday\, May 17\, 200 9 (6:00 PM-9:00 PM) Admission Fee: $30/adult. $30/child Children We lcome Telephone: Public Inquiries: (703) 780-2000 Dining Reservation s: (703) 780-0011 Group Sales: (703) 799-8688 Email: info@mountverno n.org Website: www.mountvernon.org \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1225763999 UID:E0-001-009558449-1@2009051518 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-009558449-1@2009051518 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090621T080000 DTEND:20090621T170000 DTSTAMP:20090103T214308Z SUMMARY:Meet the Father of Our Country DESCRIPTION: Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy\; South end of the GW Parkway Mount Vernon\, VA 22121 Mount Ver non invites visitors to spend Father's Day with the Father of Our Coun ty! General Washington greets visitors and pose for photographs on Fat her's Day\, June 21. Washington also discusses his role as husband\, s tepfather\, and Father of Our Country at 11:00 a.m.\, 1:00 p.m.\, and 3:00 p.m in the program "Father to the First Family" in the Little The ater. With a purchased ticket to Mount Vernon\, fathers visiting the estate receive complimentary admission to George Washington's Distill ery & Gristmill\, located three miles from the estate on Route 235 Sou th. Meet the Father of Our Country is included in regular Estate admis sion: adults\, $13.00\; children ages 6-11\, $6.00\; and children unde r 5 are admitted free. Date/Hours: Sunday\, June 21\, 2009 (8:00 A M-5:00 PM) Admission Fee: $ Children Welcome Pets Welcome Telephon e: Public Inquiries: (703) 780-2000 Dining Reservations: (703) 780-00 11 Group Sales: (703) 799-8688 Email: info@mountvernon.org Website: www.MountVernon.org \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1231018988 UID:E0-001-008664905-1 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-008664905-1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090704T080000 DTEND:20090704T170000 DTSTAMP:20081104T015959Z SUMMARY:An American Celebration at Mount Vernon DESCRIPTION: Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy Mount Vernon\, VA 22121 Historic Mount Vernon\, the home of our first commander-in-chief who led American troops to victory in the co untry's fight for independence\, will celebrate George Washington's co ntribution to America's freedom on July 4th with its annual event An A merican Celebration. The day will feature military reenactments\, a mu sical performance by the National Concert Band of America\, a special wreathlaying ceremony\, free birthday cake for all (while supplies las t)\, and a visit from the "first" first couple\, "General and Mrs. Was hington." Date/Hours: Saturday\, July 04\, 2009 (8:00 AM-5:00 PM) Admission Fee: $13 Adults\; $6 Child Children Welcome Telephone: Ge neral Information: (703) 780-2000 Dining Reservations: (703) 780-0011 Group Sales: (703) 799-8688 Email: info@mountvernon.org Website: w ww.mountvernon.org \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1225763999 UID:E0-001-009394031-0 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-009394031-0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20091127T090000 DTSTAMP:20081221T134840Z SUMMARY:Christmas at Mount Vernon DESCRIPTION: We're joyfully decking the halls for "Christmas at Mount Vernon\," a special daytime program offered from Thanksgiving Day week end through the Twelve Days of Christmas. Exciting additions this year include a dozen themed Christmas trees\, historical chocolate-making demonstrations\, and18th-century entertainment! \n The popular traditi on continues on opening the rarely-seen third floor of the Mansion and inviting visitors to meet the charming "Mrs. Washington." Schedules m ay vary for 18th-century entertainment and "Mrs. Washington." Activiti es included with regular admission.\n All programs are included in gen eral admission. \n LOCATION:Mount Vernon @ 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vern on, Virginia 22121 United States SEQUENCE:1229867320 UID:E0-001-018414664-5@2009112709 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-018414664-5@2009112709 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR