All About America’s Presidents’ Day!
Presidents’ Day holds great significance in the American history. It is an extraordinary way to pay tribute to all the great leaders of America. As this day is significantly important so, it can be an option for other people to visit America and see this patriotic and proud moment live. It will be celebrated on 18 February 2019.
History of Presidents’ Day:
Since 1885, people have celebrated this day to commemorate George Washington’s Birthday, which actually falls on 22 February.
Sen. Steven Wallace Dorsey of Arkansas proposed this day to be a federal holiday in 1879. This petition was signed into law by president Rutherford B. Hayes. The whole country celebrates it with great pomp and show every year. Teachers in American schools still teach lessons about the president’s achievements and accomplishments.
How can you enjoy this day in America?
1) Take Pride in the Parade:
People in Alexandria and Virginia hold this grand parade. Witness this parade and see how gracefully people participate in the parade. Even you can be a part of this parade and experience closely the feeling of this patriotic event.
2) Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday
You also have an option to visit the Lincoln Memorial to see the wreath-laying ceremony with the overwhelming reading of the Gettysburg address. It is America’s most significant memorial which also provides many historically amazing views of USA in the capital city- Washington D.C.
3) Attend Revolutionary War Reenactment
On 17 February, Fort Ward Museum located in Alexandria, hosts a revolutionary war day. If you want to visit this fascinating place to know more about the fighting strategies of the soldiers then, ensure that you reach the place between 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
4) Exhibition At The American History Museum
To be a spectator of the contribution of the great 44 men, who ruled this nation in the past 200 years, you need to travel to the Smithsonian National Museum. The exhibition will oblige you to see the glorious display of the public, ceremonial, and executive actions of the 44 rulers who left a colossal impact on American history.
5) National Portrait Gallery
Scout the exhibition to see the portrait of all the great American presidents, even including the ones which has less historical trace. So, during the weekend, this whole gallery will offer you a vivid options for leisure activities such as calligraphy workshops, hands-on activities, scavenger hunts, music, and fun games.
These were some of the options which you can take advantage of on the Presidents’ Day in USA. If you anyway get intrigued by these events then, book your budget-friendly flights to USA with Flyopedia.
