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Events throughout February, 2008
NEW! George Washington Comes to Dinner at Carlyle House
Description: A living history tour of the Carlyle House centering on Washington’s visit to the house in 1760 for dinner after church. Stop and talk to John Carlyle and George Washington in the study and servants and slaves setting up for dinner in the dining room, along with others.
Date: Saturday, February 2, 2008 Time: noon- 4 p.m.
Location: 121 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria.
Ticket Price: Regular admission price.
Contact: Carlyle House, 703-549-2997; for status call (703) 991-4474.
“Walking With Washington” tours
Description: Walking tours of Alexandria sites associated with George Washington.
Dates: Every February Sunday! February 3, 10, 17, & 24; 2008. Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at the fountain at Market Square (King & Royal Sts.), Alexandria.
Ticket Price: Free! Reservations are not required.
Contact: for status call (703) 991-4474.
George Washington Classic 10-K Race (and 2-K Fun Run)
Location Certified course through Eisenhower Valley and Alexandria’s parklands. Prizes, t- shirts & refreshments. The first race of the season! Benefits Alexandria Police Youth Camp. Pre-race packet pick-up is available.
Date: Saturday, February 16, 2008 Time: 8:30 a.m. Rain or shine.
Registration Fee For Runners: $25 (Late registration after 1/31/07 is $25);
“2-K Fun Run” is $10
Registration & Information: for status call (703) 991-4474.
Birthnight Banquet & Ball
Description: You will be part of a reenactment of the ball held In George Washington's honor at Gadsby's in 1797! Colonial attire is not required! 18th-century dancing lessions are available prior to the Ball (additional fee).
Date: Saturday, February 16, 2008 Time: 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria.
Ticket Price: $100 for banquet & ball, $50 for ball only (begins at 8:30). Advance reservations required.
Site Contact: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, telephone (703) 838-4242;
for status call (703) 991-4474.
Revolutionary War Reenactment at Fort Ward Park
Description: Historic camp and tactical demonstrations throughout the day including a Revolutionary War skirmish between the Redcoats and the Colonial Army.
Date: Sunday, February 17, 2008 Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (skirmish is at 2 p.m.)
Location: Fort Ward Park, 4301 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria
Ticket Price: Free. Registration is not required.
Site Contact: Fort Ward Museum, telephone (703) 838-4848;
for status call (703) 991-4474.
Worship at Historic Christ Church (Episcopal)
Description: Washington was a member of this church. We honor the first President during services by reading the prayer he composed, laying a wreath in his memory, and displaying the Washington Family Bible.
Date: Sunday, February 17, 2008 Time: Services 9 a.m. & 11:15 a.m
(Church tours from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
Location: 118 N. Washington St., Alexandria; Telephone: (703) 549-1450
Ticket Price: Free. (Donations are welcome)
For more information go to: www.historicchristchurch.org.
George Washington Symposium is postponed until 2009
NEW! George Washington Memorial Award Presentation
Description: Civic and Masonic dignitaries will present the George Washington Memorial Award with a free reception featuring musical entertainment, birthday cake, and toasts.
Date: Saturday, February 23, 2008 Time: 2 p.m.
Location: George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Dr., Alexandria
Ticket Price: Reception & Award Presentation is free!
Contact: the George Washington Masonic National Memorial (703) 683-2007
for status call (703) 991-4474.
Tea with Martha Washington
Description: 18th century tea includes special blend of tea, pound cake, dried fruit, and cookies.
Date: Saturday, February 23, 2008 Time: 3 p.m. until 5 p.m.
Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria.
Ticket Price: $25 per person, reservations required.
Contact: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, telephone (703) 838-4242.
George Washington Celebration Photography Contest
Description: Both amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit photographs of George
Washington Birthday celebration events, both past and present. Cash prizes for the winners!
Entry Deadline: March 31, 2008
Information and entry forms are available on this website
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