An American Celebration at Mount Vernon

Historic Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, salutes our first commander-in-chief with a dazzling display of made-for-daytime fireworks during ts annual Independence Day event! Visitors will be treated to spectacular smoke fireworks in patriotic colors fired over the Potomac River. The event also ncludes an inspirational naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens, military
reenactments, a special wreathlaying ceremony, and a visit from the “first” first couple, “General and Mrs. Washington."

New this year – Mount Vernon will have 500 bottles of the George
Washington Rye Whiskey available for sale! Head to The Shops located in the
Mount Vernon Inn Complex or the Distillery & Gristmill to purchase one of
the 500 bottles of whiskey distilled on site. Each 375 ml bottle retails for
$95. Whiskey sales begin at each location at 10 a.m. on July 4 and continue
while supplies last. (To purchase, you must be 21 years or older and have a
valid photo ID).

9:30 a.m: General Washington's Inspection of the Troops: 
Reading of
the Declaration of Independence and a demonstration by the First Virginia
Regiment on the Bowling Green.

10:00 a.m: 50th-Annual Independence Day Wreathlaying: A ceremonial
wreathlaying at Washington's Tomb by the George Washington Chapter, Sons of the
American Revolution.

11:00 a.m: United States Citizenship & Immigration Services
Naturalization Ceremony: A special Independence Day naturalizationceremony for
America's 100 newest citizens in front of George Washington's home.

12:00 p.m: "Red, White, and Blue" Concert: Patriotic performance by the
National Concert Band of America.

12:45 p.m: Pyrotechnic Salute to America: Unique daytime fireworks display
over the Potomac River!

1:00 p.m: "Happy Birthday, America!" Cake: Birthday cake (while supplies
last) on the Bowling Green.

1:30 p.m: Revolutionary War Military Music: Demonstration by the First
Virginia Regiment on the Bowling Green.

2:30 p.m: Revolutionary War MIlitary Drill: Demonstration by the First
Virginia Regiment on the Bowling Green.

Admission: An American Celebration at Mount Vernon is included in
regular Estate admission: adults, $15; children ages 6-11, $7; and children 5
and under are admitted free.