1. Today is Presidents Day. Alexandria will be celebrating the holiday with a parade today at 1 p.m., among other activities.
2. In honor of Presidents Day, the Mount Vernon Estate, among other historic sites, will offer free admission today.
3. On this day in 1870, the Metropolitan Museum of Art opened in New York City.
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4. This week is National Pancake Week. In case you missed it, check out our video of this weekend's hoecake cook-off at Mount Vernon.
5. The Mount Vernon Toastmasters will meet tonight at the South County Center.
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