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New beer garden, lambs highlight spring events at renovated Mount Vernon

By Nolan Stout
Sheep with new lambs at George Washington's Mount Vernon (courtesy Mount Vernon Ladies' Association)

From a new beer garden to newborn lambs, George Washington’s Mount Vernon is rolling out events for spring and the country’s 250th anniversary celebration.

The 500-acre estate, which served as Washington’s home before and after his presidency, is gearing up for warmer weather for the first time since reopening the centerpiece mansion in December after a two-year renovation project.

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Easter egg hunt, seasonal cocktails usher in spring at Capital One Center

By Angela Woolsey
Cherry blossom-themed sign for The Perch during Easter egg hunt (courtesy Capital One Center)

Capital One Center in Tysons will be hopping with activity this spring, highlighted by the return of its “ultimate” Easter Egg Hunt early next month.

Approximately 3,000 eggs will be strewn across the Great Lawn at The Perch for kids to collect during the popular event, which is set to take place on Saturday, April 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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