February 16-19 Presidents’ Day at Mount Vernon. George Washington’s historic home will be open to the public for free on both Presidents Day and Washington’s birthday (February 22). Events include a public Naturalization Ceremony for new citizens, a patriotic performance by The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and a rare peek into George Washington’s personal library, which is usually only open to researchers (February 19, 22, Free, Mount Vernon).