George Washington’s Mount Vernon: Everything You Need to Know About the Historic Home
It was renamed Mount Vernon to honor Admiral Edward Vernon, whom George Washington’s half brother, Lawrence Washington, held ...
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A small stitch for womankind: Philly’s Betsy Ross House is sewing up her place in history
At the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia, actors portraying Ross are busily sewing bedclothes for a doll-sized version of George Washington’s canopy bed. They are bringing to life evidence that ...
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Mount Vernon's Civil War symbolism
Mount Vernon, the Virginia home of George Washington on the banks of the Potomac River, was a refuge for Union and Confederate soldiers throughout the war. All were welcome to pay their respects ...
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Special Video Reports - The Private Lives Of George Washington’s Slaves | Jefferson’s Blood | FRONTLINE | PBS
The Mount Vernon slaves hunted and trapped animals ... aspects of their lives than the average modern visitor to George Washington's home might suspect. In their time off from their rigorous ...
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George Washington’s First Inaugural Suit Is Now on Display at Mount Vernon
George Washington’s 1789 inauguration suit coat is now on display at Mount Vernon. Our first President was intentional with his details: the domestically produced wool suit was meant to promote ...
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A Simple Brown Coat That Set the Tone for the U.S. Presidency
For a limited time, George Washington’s inaugural ... but it will be on display at Mount Vernon, Washington’s expansive plantation home, for the next few weeks to coincide with Mr. Trump ...
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Celebrate Presidents Day with a February of firsts at Mount Vernon
The first floor of George Washington’s Mount Vernon will be open for the public to observe preservation work in progress on three days later this month, including Presidents Day, Feb. 17.