George Washington’s Birthday at American Village

In a day of family fun, patriotic music and birthday cake, the American Village in Montevallo will celebrate the 294th birthday of the Father of our Country, George Washington, on Monday, February 17th.

Washington’s Birthday holds special meaning for the American Village. The land on Highway 119 in Montevallo where the American Village campus is now located was purchased on Washington’s Birthday, and their first school program began on Washington’s Birthday.

Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington’s Birthday of February 22nd, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents' Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. Presidents' Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, past and present.

Visitors to the American Village on President’s Day will enjoy family-friendly activities with their staff of costumed historical interpreters from 10am to 4pm, and can share birthday cake with George Washington at noon.

Admission to the Washington's Birthday Celebration will be $11 for adults $10 for students, $9 for seniors, and free for children ages 4 and under, veterans and active military.