February 12 – "Washington Comes to Dinner" – Carlyle House Historic Park

On February 3, 1760, George Washington wrote in his diary "we to Church at Alexandria. Dined at Colo. Carlyles and returned in the Evening" to Mount Vernon. More than 200 years later, visitors to the Carlyle House, 121 North Fairfax Street, will experience this first hand when they meet John Carlyle and a young George Washington, who was related to the family. Museum guides will bridge the past to the present with a modern interpretation of the house, and the 18th-century characters will bring the historical period to life through their dress, mannerisms, antiquated speech and knowledge of the era. Visitors will tour at their own pace and might find John Carlyle in his study discussing business with George Washington, Sarah Carlyle and Martha Washington working on sewing samplers, or the Carlyle's daughter playing with the Custis children. Tours run from noon to 4 p.m. For more information visit www.carlylehouse.org or call 703.549.2997.•