Celebrate George Washington’s birthday and learn about how people in the early 19th century celebrated their favorite founding father and general. Learn to dance at a period ball and raise a glass in toast to Washington! Take a look at George Washington’s tour of New England in 1789 and learn about many of the ways that he became an American icon. Guests can interact with costumed historians as they explore the historic Village and learn about the daily lives of people in early New England.
Highlights Include
• Participate in celebrations for General Washington’s Birthday
• Learn to Dance at a Period Ball
• Learn about how people celebrated their favorite founding father
• Toasting Washington: Raise a glass to the memory of America’s first hero
• Washington Slept Here; A look at George Washington’s 1789 tour of New England
• Washington in Songs and Stories: Hear some of the many ways George Washington became an American Icon