Most retail stores and supermarkets will be open for the holiday.
Presidents Day is observed today, Monday, Feb. 18. Here's a handy list of what's open and closed for the holiday. (Wayland Public Schools are on winter vacation this week).
Here are a few fun facts about the February holiday honoring our country's former leaders.
1. I AM YOUR FATHER: George Washington, known as "The Father of Our Country," was the first president of the United States. He played a major role in the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, declaring the colonies to be free and independent states. He fought valiantly in the American Revolution and led the Colonists to Freedom as the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. 2. GEORGE'S THOUGHT PROCESS: Washington was a methodical man. He gave a great deal of thought to every decision he made. However, once his decision was made he did not waver in his resolve. Valley Forge is a testimonial to that resolve. Valley Forge was a strategic location chosen because it separated the British forces in Philadelphia from the colonist …
