BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:George Washington Birthplace National Monument Events X-WR-CALDESC:Upcoming events at George Washington Birthplace National Monument REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:adamgibbons/ics METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15AEBFB9-FF8A-34DF-7236E6B910CFD67D@nps-ical SUMMARY:NNK250 Signature Speaker Series: George Washington and the Presiden tial Title Controversy of 1789 DTSTAMP:20260514T055756Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000 DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Kathleen Bartoloni-Tuazon for an engaging exploration of one of the earliest and most revealing debates in American history—the 1789 controversy over the president’s title. Drawing from her book For Fea r of an Elective King\, she will uncover why Congress and the public fierc ely argued over whether George Washington should be addressed as “His High ness” or simply “President.” Her talk will highlight how this seemingly ce remonial question exposed deep anxieties about power and the fragility of the new republic.  Attendees will learn how Washington’s own choices shape d the presidency.\n\nFee info: Free Program\n\nEvent details: https://www. nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=15AEBFB9-FF8A-34DF-7236E6B910CF D67D\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/gewa/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=15AEBFB9-FF8A-34 DF-7236E6B910CFD67D LOCATION:George Washington Birthplace National Monument CATEGORIES:Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:15503D74-F828-1C58-0EE67352F29098FE@nps-ical SUMMARY:Star Spangled Night Sky DTSTAMP:20260514T055756Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T210000 DESCRIPTION:George Washington Birthplace National Monument invites you to e xperience the wonder of the cosmos during a special evening program\, “The Star-Spangled Night Sky\,” on Saturday\, September 26\, 2026.\n\nThis fre e\, 90-minute event begins at 7 p.m. and features a 30-minute interpretive program that will explore how the stars have shaped the American story—fr om the symbolism of stars on the U.S. flag to America’s journey into space .   Following the interpretive talk\, park rangers will help visitors iden tify constellations\, locate the Andromeda Galaxy\, and observe Saturn thr ough a telescope. Visitors will also learn how they can help preserve natu ral dark sky environments in their community.\n\n \nStandard park operatio ns will continue during normal hours on the day of the event. If poor weat her prevents stargazing\, the program will be postponed to Sunday\, Septem ber 27\, 2026.\n\nFee info: Free Program\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps .gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=15503D74-F828-1C58-0EE67352F29098F E\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/gewa/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=15503D74-F828-1C 58-0EE67352F29098FE LOCATION:George Washington Birthplace National Monument CATEGORIES:Campfire/Evening Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:48E9410D-9B2D-97ED-C52E65962AFD5E87@nps-ical SUMMARY:Taken to the Grave DTSTAMP:20260514T055756Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T203000 DESCRIPTION:Join park rangers on October 24th for a free\, family-friendly evening program titled Taken to the Grave. This special one-hour presentat ion will take place at 6:30 p.m. near the Washington Family Burial Ground at George Washington Birthplace National Monument. Glowing lanterns will i lluminate the final resting place of Washington family members and shine l ight on mysteries that only they can solve. Taken to the Grave promises to be fun for all ages… and perhaps just a little spooky.  \n\nTo participat e in this special program\, visitors should meet no later than 6:15 p.m. i n the Washington Family Burial Ground parking lot. Staff will be on hand t o assist with parking.\n\nFee info: Free Program\n\nEvent details: https:/ /www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=48E9410D-9B2D-97ED-C52E659 62AFD5E87\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/gewa/planyourvisit/calendar.h tm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=48E9410D-9B2D-97 ED-C52E65962AFD5E87 LOCATION:George Washington Birthplace National Monument CATEGORIES:Campfire/Evening Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:75F1962E-C5D4-F4C7-8CAB4D9BDA1D2FB0@nps-ical SUMMARY:Welcoming Winter: Rekindling Colonial Traditions DTSTAMP:20260514T055756Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261219T160000 DESCRIPTION:George Washington Birthplace National Monument invites you to e xperience the warmth and wonder of colonial life during the holiday season with “Welcoming Winter: Rekindling Colonial Traditions” on Saturday\, Dec ember 19\, two days before the winter solstice. This festive event offers a full day of demonstrations to mark the beginning of winter.\n\nFrom 10 a .m. to 4 p.m.\, the Memorial Area will be abuzz with activity. Blacksmiths will fire up the forge\, seasonal recipes will be cooked over an open hea rth\, and skilled textile artisans will weave on the loom.\n\nAdding a tou ch of holiday fun\, the Annual Holiday Ornament Hunt invites you to search the Memorial Area for hidden ornaments that reveal clues to a Christmas-t hemed riddle. Those who solve the riddle can return to the Visitor Center to receive a special seasonal gift. \n\nIn the event of inclement weather\ , programming may be altered or canceled.\n\nFee info: Free Event\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=75F1962E- C5D4-F4C7-8CAB4D9BDA1D2FB0\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/gewa/planyou rvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=75F1962E-C5D4-F4 C7-8CAB4D9BDA1D2FB0 LOCATION:Memorial Area at George Washington Birthplace National Monument CATEGORIES:Cultural/Craft Demonstration END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR