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George Washington's Bathtub Celebration

March 16-18, 2012 (For more information on the Washington Heritage Trail in Morgan County, click here.)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- 3/9/11
Travel Berkeley Springs • Berkeley Springs, WV
1-800-447-8797 • www.berkeleysprings.com

BATHTUB WEEKEND IN BERKELEY SPRINGS

BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV -----  The first president’s bathing, dining and lifestyle habits  are featured parts of the annual George Washington’s Bathtub Celebration in his favorite spa town of Berkeley Springs, Friday through Sunday, March 16 to 18. Businesses celebrate the town's most famous visitor with dollar specials including art, books, drinks, bodywork treatments and wearables.  "We want folks to know that George Washington's face still means something in Berkeley Springs," said Jeanne Mozier organizer of the weekend festival.

"George Washington's Bathtub in Berkeley Springs State Park is the only outdoor monument to presidential bathing in the country and we like to celebrate it by highlighting regional history," said Mozier.  "This weekend was selected because it is the anniversary of George's first visit to the springs when he was a 16-year-old surveyor's assistant."  

Mozier is a newly minted West Virginia History Hero.  She will be joined by another History Hero, author John Douglas, on Saturday morning at 11am for the season opening of the Museum of the Berkeley Springs.  Their exchange uses Washington’s extensive writings on the area to explore his character and achievements.   The opening also marks the debut of a new exhibit on historic bathhouses. 

George Washington was passionate about the theater and would have enjoyed attending the staged reading at the Ice House on Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3pm.  “The Last Hanging in New Jersey” is a family story of lust, murder, union troubles and the Black Hand.   He would also have recognized some of the traditional American banjo and fiddle tunes played by Sam and Joe Herrmann at the Fairfax Coffee House on Saturday at 8pm.

A tasty meal was high on George’s list of pleasures.  Panorama at the Peak is offering some favorite colonial food including peanut soup, $1 Meringue Clouds and Martha’s Remedy, a coffee, cocoa and brandy drink.  Creekside Creamery re-opens with dollar hot cider, although not the hard cider George favored.

Other special discounts and sales during the weekend can be found at Heath Studio Gallery, Vintage Kitchen, Berkeley Springs Books and the ever-thrifty R.A.G. Shop.  Awakening Heath Center has a range of dollar per minute treatments plus a Botanical Medicine Making class on Saturday.    

For all the details of Washington Bathtub weekend specials check www.berkeleysprings.com, call 1-800-447-8797 or check posters featuring George in a tub posted around town.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – Friday through Sunday, March 18-20, 2011

ALL WEEKEND
Awakening Health Center….$1/minute for selected bodywork treatments.
Berkeley Springs Books …..$1 off all George Washington and regional books. Creekside Creamery ......$1 hot drinks, Panorama Overlook posters and table of items.
CJ's Floral get a green carnation for only $1
Gypsy Shop has $1 wearable items.
Heath Studio Gallery….$1 off prints and paintings.
Lions Liar has a large selection of $1 cards
Panorama at the Peak …colonial specials and $1 dessert: Meringue Clouds.
Vintage Kitchen….$1 Washington surprise gift bags; 20% off Homer Laughlin
Fri-Sun 8pm….”Just Go With It” @ the Star Theatre

FRIDAY, MARCH 18
R.A.G. Shop – Frugal Friday  • Any one item (but furniture) half off.

SATURDAY, March 19
11am-4pm....Museum of the Berkeley Springs opens for season.  See new Historic Bath Houses exhibit. 
11am-noon...Dialogue with John Douglas and Jeanne Mozier at the Museum of the Berkeley Springs about George Washington,his regional writings and activities.    Also open Sunday 11am - 4pm.
1-4pm….Awakening Health Center – Botanical Medicine Making class
3-5pm The Country Inn's Morgan Tavern--Whiskey Shots for $1
8pm….Fairfax Coffee House: Sam and Joe Herrmann play traditional American music.
9pm….Troubadour Lounge: The Flashbacks perform vintage rock and roll.  

SUNDAY, March 20
9am-5pm The Country Inn's Five Senses Spa--Whirlpool Baths for $10

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, March 19 and 20
7:30pm – Saturday; 3pm - Sunday
 “Last Hanging in New Jersey” staged reading at the Ice House.   A family tale of lust, murder, union troubles and the Black Hand.   Chat with the playwright after Sunday’s performance.

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