WASHINGTON — The federal government recognizes the third Monday in February as Washington’s Birthday, while Maryland calls it Presidents Day, and Virginians celebrate it as George Washington Day.
No matter what you call it, Feb. 20 is a great day to enjoy free events with the family, as well as shop Presidents Day sales on items such as appliances, mattresses and more.
Freebies
- National Parks: On Feb. 20, admission is free to all National Parks that charge an entry fee. More details on theÂ
- Mount Vernon: Mount Vernon is offering free admission Feb. 20 to celebrate George Washington’s birthday. More details on the .
- Library of Congress: The Library of Congress will hold a Main Reading Room Open House on Feb. 20. There will be special activities for kids in the Library’s Young Readers Center. More details at the .
- Ferry Farm: Feb. 20 is Archaeology Day at Ferry Farm, George Washington’s boyhood home. Admission is free. Visit its .
- George Washington Birthday Parade:Â The annual George Washington Birthday Parade in Old Town Alexandria starts at 1 p.m. Feb. 20. .
Deals
- Energy Star:Â Buy a qualifying Energy Star product in , and you won’t pay the state’s 6 percent sales tax.
- Ashley Furniture: Ashley Furniture Homestore is offering savings of .
- Best Buy: Best Buy has cut prices on major appliances by .
- hhgregg: hhgregg has discounts of up to .
- J.C. Penney:Â J.C. Penney is serving up discounts of up to .
- Old Navy:Â At Old Navy, enjoy up to .
- Overstock:Â Overstock is taking up to .
- Sears: Sears has savings of up to .
- Children’s Place:Â At The Children’s Place, , and up to 80 percent off all clearance.
