Williamsburg, Va

Contributed by WR Murphy

The celebration of Washington's Birthday, February 22, as a holiday dates back to around Washington's presidency. Later on, Abraham Lincoln was also born in February, on the 12th. Presidents' Day is, officially, still called Washington's Birthday - a 1960s bill to rename the holiday "Presidents' Day" was defeated in Congress, but the day (February 18 this year) was moved to a Monday between the two presidents' birthdays, and most people now celebrate the holiday in honor of both presidents.

Washington's Birthday was actually celebrated during his last year in office, in 1796, and some states celebrated Lincoln's Birthday on February 12, 1865, the year after Lincoln was assassinated.

States are not obligated to adopt federal holidays, which have direct authority only over federal agencies such as the Postal Service. Some state governments celebrate the third Monday in February as Presidents' Day, some celebrate it as Washington's Birthday, and some celebrate a separate holiday for Lincoln. Fortunately, most of us will be getting February 18 off work.

Celebrate Presidents Day Weekend in Williamsburg

February 13 - 14

Colonial Williamsburg has many exciting events in store in celebration of Presidents Weekend, February 13 and 14. Hear the stories and meet with Americas forefathers, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison. Discuss the role of a president's wife with Martha Washington and listen to the music adored by Thomas Jefferson in the Governors Palace, his home as governor of Virginia. Visit the website for complete information or call 1-800-HISTORY.

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