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Celebrating George Washington’s Real Birthday?

EventsFebruary 21, 20253KViews0Likes0Comments
Tomorrow, we're heading back to Mount Vernon again to celebrate George Washington's actual birthday, February 22. That's his birthday according to the Gregorian calendar we use today. But, oddly enough, records from his birth in 1732 list it as February 11th. So what changed? In colonial times, Britain and its colonies still followed the Julian…

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Discovering Mount Vernon: A Free President’s Day Familiy Adventure

EventsFebruary 14, 20253KViews0Likes0Comments
Step back in time with George and Martha Washington Mount Vernon is more than a historical site; it's where George and Martha Washington practiced the art of hospitality. Unlike a visit to a general's tent or president's office, coming here feels personal. This Presidents Day, February 17th, entry is free, offering you and your children…

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The Crazy Story of George Washington’s Birthdate

Events, HolidaysFebruary 19, 2024808Views0Likes0Comments
When George Washington was twenty-one and a half, his birth date changed. He was born on February 11, 1731, to Augustine and Mary Washington. But in 1752, eleven days disappeared, and the calendar flipped straight from Wednesday, September 2 to Thursday, September 14. This pushed his birthdate back almost a week to February 22. This…

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