Presidential party
George Washington is having a big birthday this year, and you're invited to the party. Although his 275th birthday is Thursday, the celebration will take place today and tomorrow at his Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Virginia. The festivities include a Washington re-enactor, parade, military demonstrations, wreath-laying ceremony and music.
Admission is $6-$13; free for age 5 and younger. Admission is free for all visitors tomorrow. Call 703-780-2000 or go to mountvernon.org.