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Gateway Arch National Park Celebrates George Washington with Historic Ball

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News Release Date: February 15, 2023
Contact: Pam Sanfilippo, 314-655-1634

WHAT: On Saturday, February 18, the National Park Service honors George Washington and his significance in American history with an authentic birthday celebration. Washington’s Ball includes live 19th-century music and a historical dance workshop led by Deborah Hyland. Visitors are invited to try out the moves, or to hang back and watch others dance. Historical clothing is not required to participate. The event is located on the mezzanine level of the Visitor Center at Gateway Arch National Park and is free and open to all ages.

WHEN: Saturday, February 18, 2023, from Noon to 4 pm

WHERE: Mezzanine level of the Visitor Center of the Gateway Arch. (Pass through the security checkpoint, then head down the stairs or elevator to the mezzanine level.)

COST: Free and open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to drop in as they please.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.nps.gov/jeff or www.gatewayarch.com; or call 877-982-1410.

ABOUT GATEWAY ARCH NATIONAL PARK: Gateway Arch National Park is a unit of the National Park System that commemorates Thomas Jefferson’s vision of a unified continental nation and St. Louis’ role as the gateway to the American West during the 19th century and preserves the Old Courthouse as the site of the Dred Scott case. The park includes the Gateway Arch, the Arch grounds and the Old Courthouse, located on the riverfront in downtown St. Louis. Admission to the Museum at the Gateway Arch is free, and most programs are free of charge and open to the public. Many programs and events at the park benefit from the generous support from park partners Gateway Arch Park Foundation, Jefferson National Parks Association and Bi-State Development. The Gateway Arch is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Old Courthouse is currently closed. The park is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. For more information about Gateway Arch National Park, visit NPS.gov/jeff.

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