Where will you be when America turns 250?

4th of July House Party

July 4, 2026
Where will you be when America turns 250?

We can imagine no more fitting place to celebrate than Little Washington — the first Washington of them all. To mark the occasion, The Inn at Little Washington will host an intimate two-day Fourth of July house party, open exclusively to our overnight guests.

Here is a sneak peek at what we have in store for this one-in-a-lifetime occasion:

Schedule of Events

Friday, July 3rd

3:00pm
Arrival in Little Washington with a festive cocktail and afternoon tea in our Conservatory.

4:00pm
Settle into one of our 24 luxurious five-star guest accommodations.

4:30pm
Join us at the corner of Middle and Main Streets for a special holiday edition of The Inn’s "Goose Walk", our very own parade hosted by Farmer Andy and our flock of American Buff geese.

6:00pm
The Town of Washington will host a special holiday concert conducted by Colonel John Bourgeois, former Director of the United States Marine Band.

7:30pm
Gather by The Inn’s new pool for a private cocktail reception and dinner featuring live music, classic American picnic fare, and festivities into the evening.

Saturday, July 4th

From 8:00am
The Inn's Breakfast is served in our Main Dining Room

From 12:00pm
Board an old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage for a leisurely ride through our historic village and gardens.

From 2:00pm
A special “Boston Tea Party” afternoon tea will be served at your leisure.

6:00pm
A cocktail and canape reception on the Veranda, with live music and entertainment.

7:00pm
An eight-course dinner in our Michelin-starred dining room, featuring a menu inspired by our founding fathers.

9:30pm
A private fireworks display over our new lake, viewed from our new formal garden, "The Garden of Scents".

Sunday, July 5th

From 8:00am
The Inn's Breakfast is served in our Main Dining Room

Upon checkout, a parting gift to remember the occasion.

We Want You!

With the celebration limited to our 24 guest rooms, this promises to be a rare and magnificent way to mark an historic Fourth of July.  Our reservations team is standing by to help you secure your place, while they last. After all, not everyone will be able to say they spent America’s 250th birthday in Little Washington.

Call our reservations team at: 540-675-3800 or reserve at the link below.

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