Washington Heritage Museums Calendar
Join us for our upcoming events and programs!
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Tea Talk & Book Signing
Mary Washington House
1200 Charles Street
Tuesday, February 7 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Join Washington Heritage Museums for an exclusive midday tea tasting at the Mary Washington House!
Tea sandwiches and scones will be served with two teas to sample. The Mary Washington Blend contains green jasmine tea with orange peel and natural orange spice flavoring. The Marquis de Lafayette Blend features green jasmine tea with orange peel, natural orange spice flavoring, and vanilla. Guests will enjoy an interactive discussion with Heather B. Meadows about her book Colonial Cooking for a Modern Day Palate and will have the opportunity to sample a recipe from the book. Copies of her book, which can be signed, will be available for purchase.
Happy Birthday, George!
Mary Washington House
1200 Charles Street
Saturday, February 18 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Join us at the Mary Washington House as we celebrate the birth of our nation's first president! Included with your standard admission ticket are free cake and crafts for children. (While supplies last.)
At 11:00 AM, children ages 5-7, accompanied a their parent or guardian, can enjoy a FREE storytime.
Afterward, they are welcome to stay for a tour, cake, and crafts at standard admission rates.
WHM members receive FREE admission to this event, and benefits throughout the year.
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Half-Price Admission Day, In Honor of Washington’s Birthday
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, Mary Washington House, Rising Sun Tavern
Monday, February 20 | 11 AM – 4:00 PM
In honor of Washington's Birthday (observed) guests will receive half off our standard admission rates! Our museums will be open regular hours.
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Women of the Mary Washington House
Mary Washington House
1200 Charles Street
Saturday, March 11 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Learn more about the women who resided at the Mary Washington House!
Between 1772-1789, Mary Washington lived at the home with her enslaved workers, including several women and girls. Later, the property would see the tenancy of students and preservationists. Hear about the female residents of the Mary Washington House during this unique guided tour.
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WHM SPEAKER SERIES
Sponsored by
Lewis Insurance Associates
Topics to be announced soon!
Enjoy lectures on a wide variety of subjects that are sure to interest local history lovers. Lectures are held on the first Thursday of March, April, May, October, November, and December at 10:00 AM.