Making hoecakes at Mt Vernon. They were Washington's favorite food and are made with cornmeal. Washington's birthday celebration.
— Kathy Stewart (@KStewartWTOP)
Washington's favorite food hoecakes. Admission to Mt Vernon is free on Monday and Wed, Feb 22 (actual birthday of Washington).
— Kathy Stewart (@KStewartWTOP)
MOUNT VERNON, Va.聽— Festivities were underway in Mount Vernon on Saturday in celebration of Presidents Day and in observance George Washington’s 285th birthday.
Guests kicked off the three day weekend at the Mount Vernon estate where they tasted Washington’s favorite breakfast food, hoecakes, which are made with cornmeal.
But 13-year-old Luke Cotnoir, who was on a class trip visiting from Michigan, did not share the same affinity for hoecakes as Washington. He grimaced as he tasted them. 鈥淭he texture was kind of weird, and I鈥檓 not used to pancakes like that,鈥� said Cotnoir.
Washington liked to mark his birthday with a quiet day, but on Saturday, Washington (portrayed by an actor) was surrounded by fans wanting to take selfies and pictures with the six-foot plus general.
The聽Presidents Day weekend celebrations at Mount Vernon this weekend include character performances, dancing demonstrations, 聽arts and crafts and . 聽On Monday, admission is free, as well as on Wednesday, Feb. 22, Washington’s actual birthday.
