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The National Constitution Center presents the summer’s headlining exhibition, Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon, officially opening to the public on Friday, July 1.

The exhibition grants visitors an incredible glimpse into the life of George Washington with more than 100 objects including architectural models, pieces of the family’s fine art collection, personal artifacts and three stunning, life-size figures. The exhibit highlights Washington’s roles as an entrepreneur, farmer and businessman through his collection of fine art, maps, manuscripts and more. It all starts July 1, just in time for the celebration of our country’s birth.

But the NCC is kicking off the exhibition’s run early with a special one-night-only celebratory event, Thursday, June 30, that includes an outdoor pop-up beer garden on the terrace and a special sneak peek preview of the exhibition inside. General George’s Beer Garden will be welcoming guests on the center’s terrace that evening from 5-8 p.m. so you can raise a pint to our first president before checking out the exhibition all about him.

The National Constitution Center is paying tribute to George Washington’s legacy as not only Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, leader of the Constitutional Convention and America’s first president, but also as an accomplished whiskey distiller and beer enthusiast.

Fun fact: Washington owned one of the largest, most successful commercial distilling operations of his day and brewed his very own beer during the Revolutionary War. Tap (literally) into that history at General George’s Beer Garden, taking place Thursday, June 30, 5-8 p.m.

$20 admission gets you exclusive preview access to the Discover the Real George Washington exhibit (it doesn’t officially open until the following day), plus Yards Brewing Company’s Ales of the Revolution — including General Washington’s Tavern Porter, Jack Daniel’s whiskey cocktails and Colonial-inspired fare on the beautiful rooftop terrace overlooking Independence Mall.

Fun Washington-themed trivia, games and activities will supplement the night’s schedule.

Tickets to the beer garden are available online.

General George’s Beer Garden
Where: National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street
When: Thursday, June 30, 5-8 p.m.
Cost: $20
More info: www.constitutioncenter.org

Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon
Where: National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street
When: July 1-September 5
Cost: Adults $15, Seniors and students $14, Children 12 and under free
More info: www.constitutioncenter.org