The theme for this year’s event at George Washington Birthplace National Monument is Home for the Holidays.

In addition to tours of the Memorial House Museum, there will be a special program highlighting Washington Christmases, a chance to meet one of the park’s horses, and a home for the holidays themed selfie station. The kids craft area will offer opportunities to make and take holiday ornaments, as well as write letters to Santa.

As always, admission is free to George Washington Birthplace. The Birthplace is located on Route 204, 2 miles off of Route 3, 38 miles east of Fredericksburg, VA and 11 miles west of Montross, VA. Additional information about George Washington Birthplace National Monument is available by phone at (804) 224-1732, on the web at www.nps.gov/gewa or on Facebook or Twitter.