Celebrate George Washington's Birthday in the Hudson Valley

Two historic sites in New York will host events to mark the first president's birthday.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The Hudson Valley region of New York will host events to celebrate the birthday of the nation's first president, George Washington. On February 15, 2026, Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site in Vails Gate will hold a free public celebration with tours of the historic house, musket firing demonstrations, and other activities. Additionally, Washington's Headquarters in Newburgh will host a three-day celebration from February 14-16, 2026, also with free admission and reenactments, kids' activities, and more.

Why it matters

The Hudson Valley region of New York was deeply connected to George Washington and the Revolutionary War, serving as a headquarters and encampment site for the general and his troops. These birthday celebrations at historic sites allow the public to connect with this important history and legacy of the nation's founding.

The details

Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site in Vails Gate will host a free Washington's Birthday Celebration on February 15, 2026 from 10am to 4pm. The event will feature tours of the historic house on the hour, as well as musket firing demonstrations. Additionally, Washington's Headquarters in Newburgh will hold a three-day celebration from February 14-16, 2026, also with free admission, reenactor demonstrations, kids' activities, and more.

  • The Washington's Birthday Celebration at Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site will take place on Sunday, February 15, 2026 from 10am to 4pm.
  • The three-day celebration at Washington's Headquarters in Newburgh will run from February 14-16, 2026.

The players

Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site

A museum located in Vails Gate, New York that was the military headquarters of Major General Henry Knox during the Revolutionary War, where George Washington also stayed.

Washington's Headquarters

A historic site in Newburgh, New York where George Washington headquartered during the final years of the Revolutionary War.

New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

The state agency that oversees and manages the historic sites hosting the Washington birthday celebrations.

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The takeaway

These birthday celebrations at historic sites in the Hudson Valley allow the public to directly connect with the region's deep ties to George Washington and the Revolutionary War, bringing this important history to life.