The Mount Washington Hotel Resort is hosting a jam-packed big activities weekend to celebrate the nation’s birthday July 3-5, 2009. Here’s what to expect.

If a weekend of activities including tennis, fun runs, chalk drawing, military dramatizations, riveting storytelling and lectures, with evening movies and musical performances in the scenic beauty of the White Mountains, then don’t think twice but head for the Mount Washington Hotel Resort this July 4^th Independence weekend.

The distinct resort in the heart of the Presidential Range is preparing to make this July 4^th an unforgettable experience for its guests and you’re invited.

Words on Lodging:

And the words are “Great Packages.” Packages are available for July 3-5, 2009 special weekend starting at $239 per person based on double occupancy and two night minimum stay. For more information on the Independence Day packages, contact their reservation department at 800.258.0330.

Friday, July 3, 2009:

9:00am – 12:00pm Just for fun Tennis Round Robin at the clay courts.

4:00pm – 5:00pm Evening Lecture with Dr. John Resch: The American Revolution

5:00pm – 6:00pm Beer Tasting: Grab a pint of organic amber ale by Peak Organic.

6:30pm – 7:30pm Dinner with a Special Guest

7:30pm – 9:30pm Storytelling and Sing-A-Long by Campfire

8:00pm – 10:00pm Family Evening Movie – Johnny Tremain

9:00pm – 10:45pm Musical Performance – Program of Civil War Era music.

Saturday, July 4, 2009:

8:00am – 9:00am Independence 5k Run – Put on your joggers for a trip around the hotel.

9:00am – 10:00am Mount Rushmore Photo Shoot – A once in a lifetime photo op.

10:00am – 11:00am A Soldier’s Mother Tells her Story – Civil War through a Mother’s Eyes.

10:00am – 8:00pm The Crossing – Dramatization of George Washington’s attack in 1776.

10:00am – 11:00am Dance Lesson with Joel Silvestro – Two left feet are welcome.

10:30am – 11:00am Patriotic Chalk Drawing – You bring the imagination everything else is supplied.

11:0am Call to Arms – Demonstrations and reenactments by historical organization.

11:00am – 12:00pm Family Challenges – sack races, tug of war, obstacle course and more.

12:00pm – 1:00pm Waffle Ball

12:00pm – 4:00pm The Finest BBQ – A traditional BBQ with all the fixings you’d expect.

1:00pm – 2:00pm Family B-I-N-G-O – You now how to play and we’ll provide the fun.

2:30pm – 3:00pm Battle of the Balloons – You will get wet with this water balloon fight.

3:30pm – 4:00pm Duck Race – Decorate and duck and race it against all competitors.

4:00pm – 5:00pm Meet Teddy Roosevelt – See Ted Zalewski brings Teddy back to life.

6:00pm – 9:00pm North Meets the South – A dinner of two cuisines joined in harmony.

8:00pm – 10:00pm Family Evening Movie – On the Town: Franky, Gene and Jules delight.

9:00am – 11:00pm American Celebration Dance – Plan for some great music and dance the night away!

Sunday, July 5, 2009:

7:00am – 9:00am Breakfast with Abe, Teddy and Betsy Phelps

Enjoy the rest of your stay at the resort with its first-class facilities and activities. No rush to leave.

For more details on this special event and information on the resort check out their official web site at: www.MountWashingtonResort.com

The White Mountains of New Hampshire is a popular destination for four-season vacationers and for more ideas and suggestions for attractions check out our special White Mountains Vacations page here.

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Yankee Traveler
Staff Writer
New England Online Magazine

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