On the eve of Colonel and Mrs. Washington’s first anniversary on 12th Night 1760, they must change their celebratory plans to deal with a measles outbreak at Mount Vernon. Join them as they reflect on the past year, the current circumstances, and their hopes for the future.
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Special Event: The Crisis of 1798
How must a democracy work if it is to survive? How should citizens disagree? Join author John Ragosta, to learn about America's constitutional crisis in 1798.
Art Museums Admission
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Presentation: Researching Indigenous History
Join the American Indian Initiative team as they share their research, programming, and outreach efforts as the initiative turns twenty years old.
Art Museums Admission
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Christiana Campbell's Grand Illumination Dinner
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with a dinner at Christiana Campbell’s Tavern before or after the Grand Illumination fireworks.
Open to the Public
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