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Event Details

  • 02/18/2013

    Washington's Birthday Party
    Location: Visitor Center | Map Time: 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM Fee Information: Free Contact Phone Number: 610-783-1099

Did you know that the first public celebration of Washington's birthday was at Valley Forge in 1778? Celebrate His Excellency's birthday with music, crafts, and of course, cake! Meet Mr. and Mrs. Washington, try on 18th century clothing and Join the Continental Army. Troops will receive a special inspection from General Washington.  

The majority of the event will take place in the Visitor Center. Craft activities and games are ongoing and will take place in the Education Center, located next tothe Visitor Center. Children can sign up for the Join the Continental Army program in the Visitor Center between 10-11:30am, the program will begin after the birthday cake presentation to General Washington.

Washington's Headquarters and the Train Station will be open Saturday, February 16 - Monday, February 18.

A park service official will be taking photographs of the event. Photos may be used in future park publications and on the web. View photos of the event on the park's Facebook and Flickr pages.