Event Level: National
Host/POC: George Washington Chapter VASSAR / VP Scot Bryant: [email protected]
Location: George Washington's Mount Vernon, VA.
Firing Event: No
Event Color Guard Commander: A. Mills
Event Honor Guard Commander: TBA.
Heat Index: 106F (peak)
Details: Assemble at the Ann Pamela Cunningham Administrative Building between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Parking: Please park in Mount Vernon's public parking areas. Participants may enter free through Mount Vernon's Purple Heart Gate. At 9:00 AM, expect to receive the “green light” from the Mount Vernon staff to march down to Bowling Green, and pass in review between the ranks of the 1st Virginia Regiment and the George Washington portrayer, then proceeding to Tomb Grove.  
At the Tomb Grove, the George Washington Chapter will conduct a brief ceremony featuring remarks from the GW Chapter President. There will be a wreath-laying ceremony at George Washington’s Tomb after the ceremony. Approximately 40 attendees will be allowed to lay a carnation (provided by the Chapter) at General Washington’s and Martha Washington’s Tombs. The ceremony will conclude at 11:00 AM, and participants should return to the Tomb Grove for photographs.

Link to map of Mount Vernon Parking areas and entrance Gates.

Note: Please refer to the VASSAR Color Guard Playbook for parade formation and movement. Go to the following link:  Mt Vernon Playbook

Safety Note: Don't forget to bring plenty of water and remain hydrated.
Virginia SAR Color Guard Attendees:
Maryland SAR Color Guard Attendees: