George Washington's Birthday February 1732
George Washington's Birthday celebration !
22 February 2022, Tuesday
3 PLACES:
First place?
2pm at Fort Loudoun which is 149 N Loudoun St, Winchester VA.
Then we march.
2nd place:
Anytime roughly between 3pm to 4pm
We march to 1840 Courthouse
on the walking mall, the Loudoun Street Mall.
We announce George Washington's Birthday.
By the way, little story. In Sept 1752, Winchester lost 11 days. That's why you see old style birthday for GW is Feb 11.
New Style Birthday is Feb 22. Ask us about that.
Then we march again.
3rd place:
Winchester Brew Works 5pm to 8pm
320 N Cameron Street., Winchester VA
Catch a special brew there. Read both posters.
Posted in Facebook
7 Dec 2021 by Jim Moyer on Fort Loudoun Page
Did GW celebrate his birthday at Fort Loudoun?
No birthday celebrated with the gang.
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Feb 1755 he's at Mt Vernon trying to get a job with Braddock
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Feb 1756 He went to Boston with Capt Robt Stewart
. Feb 1757 He is in Ft Cumberland preparing to see Lord Loudoun in Philly by March 1757. . Feb 1758 he is in Mt Vernon sick with Dysentery he's had since Nov 1757
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Some stories on GW and his birthdate.
Why the Feb 11 and Feb 22 are George Washington's two birthdates:
The Lightning story for GW's birthday is worth telling.
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No more tickets for the special beer glass and pizza!!
But come by anyway !!!
There's still beer and food for you !
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