Celebrate George Washington’s 291st birthday

The community is invited to celebrate George Washington’s 291st birthday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 at Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA), 1112 River Road in Washington Crossing. Admission is free.

During the day, various children’s activities will be offered. At 1:45 p.m., visitors will gather in the park’s visitor center to sing happy birthday to George and watch him use his sword to cut his cake, which is donated by The Caketeria in Newtown.

Children 12 and under are encouraged to bring handmade birthday cards to the party to give to the general. They can also bring their entries for the park’s “Let’s Draw George” drawing contest. Entries can depict George Washington at any age, in any historical situation, and in any medium (pencil, crayon, paint, etc.) or style – creativity is encouraged.

Contest entries can also be mailed to: Friends of Washington Crossing Park, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977. All submissions must be received by Washington’s birthday party on Feb. 19 and include the artist’s name, address, phone number and age on the back. Submissions will be judged in two categories: ages 7 and younger and ages 8 to 12.

For information about the contest, visit WashingtonCrossingPark.org/draw-george-washington.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of Washington Crossing Park.

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