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Amarillo Museum of Art: Check out “In Our Own Words: Native Impressions” through March 17 at the Amarillo mainstay. (2200 S. Van Buren St.; 806-371-5050)

When is Presidents’ Day? Presidents’ Day is Monday, February 19, 2024! Is Washington’s birthday the same as Presidents’ Day? Which presidents do we celebrate on Presidents’ Day? When was George Washington’s actual birthday? Get answers to these common questions—and the truth about a few common George Washington myths.

Although the holiday is most often called “Presidents’ Day,” the observed federal holiday is officially called “Washington’s Birthday.”

Neither Congress nor the President has ever stipulated that the name of the holiday observed as Washington’s Birthday be changed to Presidents’ Day. Additionally, Congress has never declared a national holiday binding in all states; each state has the freedom to determine its legal holidays. This is why there are some calendar discrepancies when it comes to this holiday’s date

In a sense, calling the holiday Presidents’ Day helps us reflect on not just the first president but also our nation’s founding, its values, and what Washington calls in his Farewell Address the “beloved Constitution and union, as received from the Founders.” Also, Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is in February (on the 12th), so by calling the holiday ”Presidents’ Day,” we can also include another remarkable president in our celebrations.

Today, many calendars list the third Monday of February as Presidents’ Day, just as many U.S. states do. Of course, all of the 3-day retail store sales are called “Presidents’ Day” sales, and this vernacular has also been influential in how we reference the holiday.

Historically, Americans began celebrating George Washington’s Birthday just months after his death, long before Congress declared it a federal holiday. It was not until 1879, under President Rutherford B. Hayes, that Washington’s Birthday became a legal holiday, to be observed on his birthday, February 22.  Washington’s birthday was celebrated on February 22 until well into the 20th century. In 1968, Congress passed the Monday Holiday Law to “provide uniform annual observances of certain legal public holidays on Mondays.” By creating more 3-day weekends, Congress hoped to “bring substantial benefits to both the spiritual and economic life of the Nation

SAVE THE DATE

Canyon Chamber Annual Golf Classic
May 31, 2024

Please join the Canyon Chamber of Commerce for the 26th Annual Classic Golf Tournament!

The tournament will take place on
Friday, May 31, 2024, at Palo Duro Creek Golf Course.

Morning Flight:
7am Registration, 8am Shotgun Start
Afternoon Flight:
11am Registration, 1pm Shotgun Start

Lunch will be served at Noon for both flights. Dinner will follow the afternoon flight.

Team registrations fill up quickly! Be sure to send in your sponsorship and team registrations early to guarantee your spot! Sponsorship form and team registrations available for download by clicking the following links. Call or email to sponsor.

SPONSORSHIP FORM
TEAM REGISTRATION FORM

Please call the Canyon Chamber office with any questions
(806)655-7815.

Date/Time
Friday, May 31st
Flights at 8:00am & 1:00pm
Fees/Admission
$1000/Team of 4
SPONSORSHIP FORM
TEAM REGISTRATION FORM
Location
Palo Duro Creek Golf Course
50 Country Club Drive
Canyon, Texas

Hope you’ll join us!

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Canyon Chamber of Commerce – TX

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