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Exeter Museum Toasts Washington B-Day
A party was held at the American Independence Museum.
The American Independence Museum over the weekend celebrated George Washington's 280th birthday.
The museum held a party Saturday that was attended by a few dozen people, according to the Union Leader. Newton resident George Moore, a frequent historical reenactor, dressed up as the nation's first president for the celebration.
Today's Presidents Day holiday was originally instituted to celebrate Washington's birthday, which is Feb. 22.
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The museum every year hosts a festival that honors, among other things, Washington's stop in Exeter in 1789. Moore played Washington in last year's festival.
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