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Park to Hold Second Annual Holiday Ornament Hunt

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A snowy scene at the Memorial Area. A holiday ornament is digitally added with illustrated figures wearing colonial garments. The image text reads: Come celebrate the holidays with a holiday ornament hunt at George Washington Birthplace National Monument

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News Release Date: December 1, 2023
Contact: Dustin Baker, 804 456-7299

Park to Hold Second Annual Holiday Ornament Hunt

COLONIAL BEACH, VA — George Washington Birthplace National Monument will hold its second annual Holiday Ornament Hunt on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. Explore the historic Memorial Area where holiday ornaments will be waiting for visitors to find. Participants who find an ornament may return it to the visitor center in exchange for a special gift.

The Holiday Ornament Hunt begins at 10:00 AM in front of the visitor center. The park visitor center and store will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are a limited number of ornaments, so be sure to come out early! Gifts are limited to one per group. The Holiday Ornament Hunt is free and open to the public.

In case of inclement weather, the event may be altered or cancelled. For updates about park programming, please visit the national monument’s webpage (nps.gov/gewa), Instagram page (@GeorgeWashingtonBirthplaceNM), or Facebook page (@GeorgeWashingtonBirthplaceNPS).

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