Gather your flock. You're cordially invited to join Kids' Committee President at the Museum's 5th annual Presidential Turkey Pardon!

Did you know that the tradition of "pardoning" the turkey at the White House, was actually started by a kid!? President Abraham Lincoln granted clemency to the main course of his family's Christmas Dinner in 1863 after his son, Tad, interceded on behalf of the turkey's life.

Join us for the odd tradition of "pardoning" the turkey with fowl, fun, fitness and food. 

Good eating, Ms. President. But let's keep this one trotting!

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Turkey Pardon Events:

Turkey Pardon Signing

All Day in Alexander Art Academy

Sign the petition to save the Great Gobbler!

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Turkey Pardon Ceremony

Begins at 11:50 a.m. in Kids' Hall Alcove

‍Kids' Committee President holds a vote to pardon the live turkey.

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Meet the Bird of the Hour

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Kids' Hall Alcove

‍Meet the majestic turkey awaiting pardoning.

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Save $2 on admission when you rock an ugly sweater.

^{(Admission applies to wearer and given at box office. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Offer good Nov. 21 to 27, 2022)}‍