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 its annual Independence Day event! Visitors will be treated to spectacular smoke fireworks in patriotic colors fired over the Potomac River. The event also includes 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 more than 400 bottles of the George Washington Rye Whiskey available for sale beginning at 10:00 a.m.! Each 375 ml bottle retails for $95. The whiskey will be available for sale in person only at The Shops at Mount Vernon and the Distillery & Gristmill site, located three miles from the Estate. 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. An American Celebration at Mount Vernon is included in regular Estate admission: adults, $15.00; children ages 6-11, $7.00; and children under 5 are admitted free.