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Month of March, 2009
March 27, 2010 (Saturday): 10:00 a.m-4:00 p.m.
George Washington Birthplace 4H Heritage Club Event
Our own 4H members and leaders share their fun with our visitors. Costumed interpretation of Colonial crafts like blacksmithing, spinning and cooking will be presented.
Month of April, 2009
Junior Ranger Day
April 24, 2010 (Saturday):10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Every day is Junior Ranger Day, and candidates from 5-12 can earn the coveted George Washington Birthplace Junior Ranger badge. On April 24 we celebrate Junior Rangers with a variety of activities highlighting disability awareness. Free patches will be available to Junior Rangers on a first come, first served basis.
First Inauguration
April 25, 2010 (Sunday): 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
George Washington took the oath of office as the first president of the United States of America on April 30, 1789. Visitors get a chance to win prizes and glory as contestants in the First Inauguration Presidential Trivia Contest.
Month of May, 2009
Month of June, 2009
Spring on the Plantation
June 5, 2010 (Saturday): 9:00 a.m-5:00 p.m.
George Washington was a product of plantations. To understand Washington, we must understand plantation life. 18th century activities and demonstrations such as sheep shearing, tobacco planting, fishing and hunting demonstrations, blacksmithing and open hearth cooking will be offered at Popes Creek Plantation.
Month of July, 2009
Independence Day
July 4, 2010 (Sunday): 9:00 a.m-5:00 p.m.
Be like a young George Washington and practice taking up arms to defend. . . Great Britain! Militia drills and outdoor games will be on tap for everyone to celebrate our freedom. Free admission.
World Ranger Day
July 31, 2010 (Saturday): 9:00 a.m-5:00 p.m.
Activities for children and screenings of The Thin Green Line are on tap for the commemoration of rangers throughout the world.
Month of August, 2009
Month of September, 2009
Most of the Plantation: Slavery and Labor at Popes Creek
Labor Day, September 6, 2010 (Monday): 2:00 p.m.
Park Ranger and Labor Historian Dick Lahey talks about and commemorates the 24 men, women and children who worked to establish and make prosperous the land where George Washington was born. Admission to the lecture is free.
Constitution Commemoration
September 11, 2010 (Sunday): 2:00 pm
As the presiding officer of the Constitutional Convention, George Washington played a crucial role in determining the shape of our government. A lecture by a noted scholar will be presented.
Admission to the lecture is free.
Month of October, 2009
George Washington Birthplace 4H Heritage Club Event
October 23, 2010 (Saturday)
Our own 4H members and leaders share their fun with our visitors. Costumed interpretation of Colonial crafts like blacksmithing, spinning and cooking will be presented.
Month of November, 2009
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle..and Render your Refuse
November 12, 2010 (Saturday): 2:00 p.m.
In recognition of America Recycles Day, Westmoreland County Extension Agent (and former compost technician at Rodale Institute) Wendy Herdman leads a workshop on home composting. Admission to the workshop is free.
Special Sale In The Bookstore: Today Only-Bring in a product to be recycled and receive 25% off any one product in the bookstore. Limit one offer per customer, but all recycling will be gladly accepted.
Month of December, 2009
A Washington Christmas
December 26, 2010 (Sunday): 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
George Washington loved music, dance and festive occasions. Like other colonials, the Washington family celebrated the 12 days of Christmas which begins on Christmas Day. The Memorial House will be decorated for the holidays and filled with colonial music. All day the plantation will be busy with demonstrations and activities performed by costumed interpreters. Free admission.
All scheduled events or programs are subject to change. Please call the park at (804) 224-1732 to confirm all activities.
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