George Washington Turning 291; Public Invited To His Birthday Party

WASHINGTON CROSSING, PA — George Washington is turning 291 and the public is invited to help him celebrate.

A birthday party is scheduled for Sunday, February 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside the Visitors Center at Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA).

During the day, various children’s activities will be offered. And at 1:45 p.m., visitors are invited to gather in the park’s visitor center to sing happy birthday to the nation's first President and to watch him use his sword to cut his cake, which is donated this year by The Caketeria in Newtown.

Children 12 and under are encouraged to bring handmade birthday cards to the party for the General.

(Washington Crossing Historic Park)

In addition, 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 February 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 more information about the contest, visit WashingtonCrossingPark.org/draw-george-washington.

Washington was a key figure in the founding of the nation, leading the troops to victory over the British during the American Revolution and then being inaugurated as the nation's first President.

Washington Crossing Historic Park is located at 1112 River Road in Washington Crossing, Pa. The birthday party is free and sponsored by the Friends of Washington Crossing Park.