10 President’s Day trivia facts for the whole family!

Every year we celebrate President’s Day on the 3rd Monday in February, but how much do you really know about this national holiday? You probably know that it’s to honor all persons who served in the office of president of the United States, and you probably know that it’s Washington’s birthday, but what else?

Well, don’t fear! We’re here to educate you on all things President’s Day related with these 10 fun facts and trivia questions (with a Forest Therapy twist of course) that the whole family will enjoy!

  1. What year did President’s Day celebrations begin?
    Answer: 1879

  2. When was it officially decided that President’s Day would take place on the 3rd Monday of February?
    Answer: January 1st 1971

  3. When was George Washington’s birthday?
    Answer: February 22nd 1732

  4. Who was the first President to appear on TV?
    Answer: Franklin D Roosevelt
    BONUS QUESTION: In what year?
    BONUS ANSWER: 1939

  5. How many Presidents have died on the 4th of July?
    Answer: 3

  6. Who established the first national park?
    Answer: President Ulysses S. Grant
    BONUS QUESTION: Which park?
    BONUS ANSWER: Yellowstone national park

  7. Which President has the most national parks named in his honor?
    Answer: Theodore Roosevelt

  8. Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams were both born in the same place- where?
    Answer: Adams National Historical Park

  9. How many parks are named after American Presidents?
    Answer: 35

  10. In what year did the White House’s first website go online?
    Answer: 1994


Now, we only have 10 questions, but there's one very important one we can’t forget to ask: how are you celebrating President’s Day?

Lydia Wareing