President's Day

How to Celebrate Presidents Day

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Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February, which always falls between February 15 and February 22. Since the day falls between the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, most people take the opportunity to honor ... more »

How to Groom your Periwig

By Jane Smith

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It's Presidents Day, and you've decided to participate in a reenactment of a Revolutionary War battle, portraying George Washington. There's not a valet in sight. Here is how to care for your periwig... more »

How to Make a Lattice Top Cherry Cobbler

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Trying to evoke the spirit of Presidents' Day? Legend says that George Washington chopped down a cherry tree, but told the truth when asked about it. Make a delicious lattice top cherry cobbler! Warm, tart cherries nestled in a gooey filling, ... more »

How to Make a Pretzel Log Cabin

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Log cabins were common in Abraham Lincoln's day. Here's how to build a pretzel log cabin with a healthy twist: hummus! You can serve this treat on Presidents' Day... more »

How to Make a Split Rail Fence for Your Model Train Layout

By Jane Smith

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No rural scene in a model train layout is complete without a length or two of split rail fence. When clearing fields, pioneer men such as Abraham Lincoln would cut old trees down and split them to make fence rails. Branches and roots would become ... more »

How to Dress Like George Washington

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From farmer to general to president, George Washington always understood that clothes make the man. When fighting broke out in 1775, he attended the Second Continental Congress in military uniform, showing that he was prepared for war. As ... more »

How to Celebrate George Washington's Birthday

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There's nothing wrong with one President's Day holiday in February, but our first President was born on February 22 and he deserves a day of his own - and you deserve another cause for a celebrating during the grayest month of the year... more »

How to Make a Tricorn Hat

By Jane Smith

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The tricorn hat was popular during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. At the height of its popularity it was worn by both civilian and military men. Following the steps below, you can make your own felt tricorn hat... more »

How to Make a Stovepipe Hat

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Lincoln's stovepipe hat, beard, black tailored trousers and long frock coat have been stuck in the minds of millions. This look was typical for gentlemen of the late Victorian Era. Here is how to make your own stovepipe hat... more »

How to Memorize Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

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There are many times when being able to persuade someone is very important to success. Oratory is the art of giving a speech that calls others to action. Memorizing Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address will help you practice your oratorical skills... more »

How to Organize a Presidents Day Parade

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Presidents Day is a way to honor both past and current presidents. Originally the holiday was set aside to honor George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, who both had February birthdays. The name of the holiday was changed in 1971 and is celebrated ... more »

How to Learn About Abraham Lincoln's Life

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Abraham Lincoln was one of America's most popular Presidents, but many people do not know much about his private life. This article looks beyond the Presidency and focuses on the man behind the Emancipation Proclamation and why he felt the way ... more »

How to Survive the President's Day Sales

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Shopping during the President's Day sales events can save you money, but it can also be a logistical nightmare. You'll have to get up at the crack of dawn, run around to several stores, stand in long checkout lines, and you'll have aching feet by ... more »

How to Celebrate Abraham Lincoln's Birthday

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Banks no longer close on February 12, and you probably won't get the day off from work, but you can still celebrate the birth of the man who held the country together through its darkest hours... more »

How to Make a Horn Book

By Jane Smith

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Few colonial families could afford many books. Most were lucky to have a copy of the King James Bible, Pilgrim's Progress and perhaps a copy of the Book of Common Prayer. Children were given horn books to learn their letters. Here is how to make ... more »

How to Understand the Meaning of Presidents Day

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Presidents' Day is more than just a day off from work. It's a holiday that gives us a chance to think about the lesson we an learn from the lives of those who have attained the highest office in the United States... more »

How to Buy a New Car During President's Day Sales

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Retailers often offer their biggest sales on holiday weekends. President's Day is no exception, especially when it comes to new car dealers. Auto dealers use the February weekend to clear out their inventory by dropping prices on their available ... more »

How to Dress like Abraham Lincoln

By Jane Smith

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"Would I might rouse the Lincoln in you all." These words by Vachel Lindsay, a poet born in Springfield, Illinois years after Abraham Lincoln's untimely death, are the slogan of the Association of Lincoln Presenters. These Lincoln enthusiasts ... more »

How to Honor Past Presidents on President's Day

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President's Day is officially known as Washington's Birthday, though it expanded in the popular mind because Abraham Lincoln's birthday falls very close to his (Washington was born on February 22, Lincoln on February 12). Nowadays, it acts to ... more »

How to Make a George Washington Wig Out of a Paper Bag

By Juliet Myfanwy Johnson

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On President's Day - or any day you're feeling presidential and you have an extra white paper bag hanging around - you can make a funny George Washington's wig with a little cutting and some paper curling, tape and ribbon... more »

How to Attend a Presidents Day Parade

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George Washington's and Abraham Lincoln's birthdays were combined into one holiday to be observed the third Monday of every February. The day is intended to honor all presidents, past and present. As a part of this celebration, there are a number ... more »

How to Attend the President's Day Birthnight Banquet and Ball

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Celebrate President's Day this year by attending the George Washington Birthnight Banquet and Ball in Alexandria, Virginia. The festivities commemorate the birthday of our first chief executive with a period dinner and dance. Held at Gadsby's ... more »

How to Be an "Honest Abe"

By Jane Smith

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Abraham Lincoln was known for his rigorous honesty. Here is how to be an "Honest Abe:".. more »

How to Chop Down a Cherry Tree

By Jane Smith

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George Washington is said to have chopped at his father's favorite cherry tree with an ax, causing it to die. Disease and insect infestation can also cause a tree to need to be felled. Here is how to know when to chop down your cherry tree... more »

How to Create a President's Day Lesson Plan

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Many elementary schools use President's Day as an opportunity to teach their kids about American history, and about the contributions of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and other U.S. presidents to our country. Teachers can create a ... more »

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