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Events Throughout February
George Washington Comes to Dinner at Carlyle House
THIS EVENT WILL NOT TAKE PLACE THIS YEAR.
“Walking With Washington” tours
THIS EVENT WILL NOT TAKE PLACE THIS YEAR.
The Cherry Challenge
Description: Enjoy and vote for your favorite cherry-inspired culinary creation in George Washington’s home town! Each participating restaurant will create a unique menu item featuring cherries. Each patron who orders the item will have the opportunity to rate it by submitting a ballot. The winning restaurant will be in the George Washington Birthday Parade, receive a plaque, and other recognition (including a feature in Washingtonian Magazine).
Dates: February 1 through 7, 2010. Check back for a list of participating restaurants.
George Washington Classic 10K Race (& 1-mile Fun Run)
THIS EVENT WILL NOT TAKE PLACE THIS YEAR.
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 lessons are available prior to the Ball (for an additional fee).
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010 Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria.
Ticket Price: $100 for banquet & ball, $50 for ball only (begins at 9). Advance reservations required; and we suggest making an early reservation.
Site Contact: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, telephone (703) 838-4242;
for status call (703) 991-4474.
Revolutionary War Reenactment at Fort Ward Park
THIS EVENT WILL NOT TAKE PLACE THIS YEAR.
Worship at Historic Christ Church (Espiscopal)
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 14, 2010 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 Memorial Award Presentation
This event has been precluded by the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the the founding of the George Washington Memorial Association. It will be held again in 2011.
George Washington Symposium
This event has been precluded by the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the the founding of the George Washington Memorial Association. It will be held again in 2011.
George Washington Celebration Photography Contest
THIS EVENT WILL NOT TAKE PLACE THIS YEAR.
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