February 17 – Presidents’ Day

Presidents’ Day is Today!

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HOW TO CELEBRATE PRESIDENTS’ DAY STEP-BY-STEP

•  Read The Presidents Timeline.
•  Get “Fun Facts About the Presidents.”
•  Host a Presidents Day Party.
•  Put together a presidents-themed puzzle.
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It’s an important holiday that has been celebrated in the United States since 1885. The holiday was initially established to remember our first president, George Washington, but it has expanded to honor all of our nation’s presidents throughout history.

On this special day each year, we acknowledge their contributions and accomplishments as well as the principles these men have strived to uphold and protect during their time in office.

Presidents’ Day allows us to recognize the leaders who helped shape our country and reminds us of how far we have come over the years. Moreover, it is a chance for fellow Americans to reflect on the importance of civic responsibility and be proud of our unified nation.

HISTORY OF PRESIDENTS’ DAY

Presidents’ Day was first established in 1885 by President Grover Cleveland as an effort to combine two individual holidays honoring George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, two of the greatest presidents of the country in its early establishment. Through the years, it has become a national day to honor all chief executives of the US, no matter when they held office. It is celebrated on the third Monday in February around Washington’s birthday, which falls on Feb. 22.

100 WAYS TO CELEBRATE PRESIDENTS’ DAY

1. Visit a Presidential Museum: Explore exhibits and artifacts related to past U.S. presidents.
2. Read a Biography: Pick a biography of a president and learn more about their life and achievements.
3. Watch a Documentary: View a documentary about the presidency or a specific president.
4. Historical Reenactments: Attend or watch a reenactment of a significant event in presidential history.
5. Visit a Historic Site: Tour a presidential home or historic site related to a president.
6. Presidential Trivia: Host a trivia game with questions about U.S. presidents and their administrations.
7. Presidential Movie Marathon: Watch movies featuring U.S. presidents or related to presidential history.
8. Library Visit: Check out books about U.S. presidents and American history.
9. Write a Letter: Compose a letter to the current president or a historical figure you admire.
10. Civic Education: Participate in a local government or civic education event.
11. Art and Craft Projects: Create art projects inspired by U.S. presidents, such as portraits or collages.
12. Presidential Cuisine: Cook and enjoy a meal inspired by a president’s favorite foods.
13. Visit a Monument: Tour a monument or memorial dedicated to a U.S. president.
14. Speech Analysis: Read and discuss famous presidential speeches.
15. Flag Display: Display the American flag at home or participate in a flag-raising ceremony.
16. Community Service: Volunteer for a local community service project in honor of Presidents’ Day.
17. Book Club Discussion: Discuss a book about a president with your book club.
18. Quiz Games: Play online quiz games related to presidential facts and history.
19. Virtual Tour: Take a virtual tour of the White House or another presidential landmark.
20. Write an Essay: Write an essay on what you admire about a particular president.
21. Create a Timeline: Make a timeline of all U.S. presidents and their key achievements.
22. Attend a Lecture: Attend a lecture or webinar about presidential history.
23. Dress-Up Day: Dress up as your favorite president and learn about their era.
24. Interactive Map: Create an interactive map marking important locations in presidential history.
25. Participate in a Debate: Join or organize a debate on policies from different presidential administrations.
26. Presidential Trivia: Test your knowledge of U.S. presidents with a trivia game, covering facts from their terms to personal anecdotes.
27. White House Roleplay: Act out scenarios as presidents and advisors, making decisions on historical events or fictional crises.
28. Presidential Pictionary: Draw and guess famous presidential moments or symbols in this classic game.
29. Executive Order Charades: Act out presidential actions or speeches while others guess.
30. Presidential Puzzle Challenge: Complete puzzles featuring portraits or scenes from presidential history.
31. Presidents’ Day Bingo: Play bingo with facts, quotes, or names related to U.S. presidents.
32. Lincoln Log Building Contest: Compete to build the best log cabin structure out of Lincoln Logs.
33. George Washington Cherry Tree Toss: Toss beanbags or balls through a cherry tree cutout in honor of the mythic cherry tree story.
34. Presidential Scavenger Hunt: Search for items or facts related to presidents hidden around the house or outdoors.
35. Mount Rushmore Memory Game: Test your memory with cards featuring images of presidents from Mount Rushmore.
36. Constitutional Relay Race: Race to complete challenges based on constitutional principles or amendments.
37. Presidential Code Names: Assign and guess code names for each player based on historical or fictional presidents.
38. Presidential Word Search: Find words related to presidents, elections, and historical events in a word search puzzle.
39. Presidential Musical Chairs: Play musical chairs with music featuring patriotic or presidential themes.
40. First Lady Fashion Show: Dress up in attire inspired by historical or fictional first ladies and host a fashion show.
41. Presidential Debate Simulation: Stage a debate on current or historical issues using presidential personas.
42. Presidential Arts and Crafts: Create art or crafts themed around U.S. presidents or patriotic symbols.
43. Presidential Hopscotch: Draw a hopscotch grid with presidential facts or symbols and hop through it.
44. Presidential Tic-Tac-Toe: Play Tic-Tac-Toe with symbols representing presidents and historical events.
45. Presidential Relay of Facts: Relay facts about different presidents and their achievements or trivia.
46. Founding Fathers Roleplay: Act out scenarios involving the Founding Fathers and their historical debates.
47. Presidential Jigsaw Race: Race to complete a jigsaw puzzle featuring a presidential portrait or historical scene.
48. Presidential Simon Says: Play Simon Says using commands related to presidential actions or symbols.
49. Presidential Storytime: Read stories or biographies about U.S. presidents or historical events.
50. Presidential Name That Tune: Guess patriotic or presidential-themed songs in a music-based guessing game.
51.  Presidential Mask Craft: Create masks resembling famous U.S. presidents using paper, paint, and decorations.
52. Mount Rushmore Paper Plate Craft: Make a miniature Mount Rushmore using paper plates and colored markers.
53. Presidential Top Hat Craft: Design and decorate top hats inspired by the attire of historical presidents using cardboard and fabric.
54. Presidential Silhouette Art: Trace and cut out silhouettes of presidents from black paper and frame them for display.
55. Presidential Badge Craft: Design badges featuring presidential portraits or symbols using cardboard, markers, and adhesive pins.
56. Presidential Puppet Theater: Construct puppets of presidents and host a puppet show using a shoebox as a theater.
57. Constitution Quill Pen Craft: Make quill pens using feathers and ink, inspired by historical writing instruments.
58. Presidential Button Pins: Create button pins with images of presidents or patriotic symbols using buttons and printed designs.
59. Presidential Medal Craft: Craft medals inspired by presidential honors using foil, cardboard, and ribbons.
60. Presidential Paperweight Craft: Mold paperweights featuring presidential busts using clay or polymer materials.
61. Presidential Bookmark Craft: Design bookmarks with presidential quotes or portraits using cardstock and laminate for durability.
62. Founding Fathers Cross-Stitch: Create cross-stitch patterns of portraits or quotes from the Founding Fathers on fabric.
63. Presidential Tissue Paper Art: Make collage art of presidents using tissue paper squares on canvas or sturdy paper.
64. Presidential Puzzle Craft: Create a puzzle featuring a presidential portrait or historical scene using cardboard and a printed image.
65. Presidential Windsock Craft: Craft windsocks decorated with patriotic colors and symbols like stars and stripes.
66. Declaration of Independence Scroll: Make a scroll resembling the Declaration of Independence using parchment-style paper and calligraphy.
67. Presidential Lantern Craft: Construct lanterns with presidential symbols or quotes using jars, tissue paper, and LED lights.
68. Presidential Paper Fan Craft: Decorate paper fans with images of presidents or American flags for a patriotic touch.
69. Presidential Wall Hanging: Create a wall hanging featuring presidential quotes or portraits using fabric and embroidery hoops.
70. Presidential Rock Painting: Paint rocks with presidential faces or symbols and place them in a garden or as paperweights.
71. Presidential Paper Bag Puppet: Make puppets of presidents using paper bags, markers, and construction paper for features.
72. Presidential Memory Game Craft: Create a memory game with cards featuring presidential portraits or historical events.
73. Presidential Diorama Craft: Build a diorama depicting a presidential moment or scene using a shoebox and craft materials.
74. Presidential Stamp Craft: Design stamps featuring presidential symbols or portraits using foam and ink pads.
75. Presidential Origami Craft: Fold origami models of presidential symbols like eagles or stars using colored paper.
76. Presidential Pretzel Bites: Miniature pretzel bites shaped like presidential monuments or symbols, served with dipping sauces.
77. Mount Rushmore Cake: A layered cake decorated to resemble the faces of the presidents on Mount Rushmore.
78. Patriotic Pancake Stack: Stack of pancakes layered with strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream in red, white, and blue colors.
79. Constitution Cookie Cutouts: Sugar cookies cut into shapes of historical documents like the Constitution, decorated with icing.
80. Presidential Pizza: Pizza topped with ingredients representing each president’s favorite flavors or American-themed toppings.
81. Election Day Cupcakes: Cupcakes decorated with red, white, and blue frosting swirls and star-shaped sprinkles.
82. Founding Fathers Fondue: Fondue with dipping items inspired by colonial foods like apples, bread, and cheese.
83. Red, White, and Blueberry Parfait: Layers of yogurt, granola, strawberries, and blueberries in patriotic colors.
84. Washington’s Cherry Pie: Classic cherry pie with a twist, decorated with a cherry pattern or stars on the crust.
85. Lincoln’s Log Cabin Snacks: Pretzel sticks and cheese cubes assembled to resemble log cabins, inspired by Lincoln’s youth.
86. Stars and Stripes Fruit Platter: Fruit platter arranged in the shape of stars and stripes using strawberries, blueberries, and bananas.
87. Presidential Potato Skins: Potato skins topped with cheese, bacon, and sour cream, served as an appetizer.
88. Independence Day Sandwiches: Sandwiches filled with layers of turkey, cheese, and lettuce, cut into star shapes.
89. Colonial Tea Cakes: Small cakes flavored with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, served with tea or coffee.
90. 1776 Hot Dogs: Hot dogs topped with mustard, ketchup, and pickles, served with patriotic-themed buns.
91. Benjamin Franklin’s Cheese Platter: Assorted cheeses with crackers, nuts, and dried fruits, served as a cheese platter.
92. Betsy Ross Berry Tart: Tart filled with mixed berries and topped with a lattice crust design.
93. Paul Revere’s Pudding Cups: Individual pudding cups layered with vanilla and chocolate pudding, topped with whipped cream.
94. Minute Man Macaroni and Cheese: Baked macaroni and cheese with a crispy breadcrumb topping, served as a main dish.
95. Declaration of Independence Dip: Spinach and artichoke dip served with tortilla chips or breadsticks for dipping.
96. Revolutionary Rolls: Dinner rolls shaped into knots or twists, served with butter or honey.
97. Constitutional Cornbread: Cornbread squares served with honey butter, a southern-inspired side dish.
98. Founding Father’s Fruit Salad: Fresh fruit salad with a honey-lime dressing, served chilled.
99. Presidential Popcorn Mix: Popcorn mixed with red and blue candies and drizzled with white chocolate.
100. Colonial Apple Pie: Traditional apple pie with a lattice top crust, served warm with vanilla ice cream.

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