Presidents Day at Mount Vernon

Today I was able to spend President's Day at Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon was George Washington's home for much of his life and it now focuses on his accomplishments and legacy. It was also free today, which made it even more enjoyable. The mansion and houses were a lot of fun to see, but they also have a museum that had a lot of artifacts from George and Martha Washington's life. It's easy to see why the Washington's loved Mount Vernon; the view of the Potomac is amazing.

Members of the United States Army 3rd Infantry Regiment (the same group that guards the Tomb of the Unknowns) made up the Fife and Drum Corps that showed a demonstration in both combat and music of the 18th century. It also inspired me to buy a fife in the gift shop to try and achieve my goal of being able to join a Civil War/Revolutionary War reenacting group someday.

It was a fantastic way to enjoy President's Day, learning more and enjoying the legacy of General Washington.