Washington Salute in celebration of George Washington’s 292nd Birthday

On February 22nd of each year, the Rhode Island Society Sons of the Revolution recognize George Washington’s birthday with a ceremony at the Houdon Statue on the south raised patio of the Redwood Library on Bellevue in Newport. The event typically consists of honors presented by the SR with a color Guard provided by the Artillery Company of Newport (ACN). A representative of the Redwood Library also offers greetings and honors for the Nation’s first President. A reading of Washington’s Prayer for the nation takes place followed by a wreath laying and a musket salute by members of the ACN.