George Washington Designed Mount Vernon to Celebrate America
How, after the American Revolution, George Washington transformed his British-like garden and home to a more American nature.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Category: 18th Century Virginian George Washington
Time Traveling to 1777 with a Play: A General’s Prayer
This stunning scene which showcases the heart of the American Revolution, , is key to understanding Washington’s success when everything was against him.
Did General George Washington Pray at Valley Forge?
For America’s bicentennial, Arnold Friberg painted a special gift to America “because we had to get back to where our country started.”
Young Washington tells Heroic Virginia story for America
Thus, the thrill came from the impossible that miraculously happened and the Virginia commitment embedded into honor that was bred into Washington’s life.
How George Washington became epitome of Virginia Ethos
While telling George Washington’s life story, the author also shares the ethos of 18th century Virginia, to whose values Washington sought to achieve.
Introducing my Granddaughter to Mount Vernon on Mother’s Day
After walking through the Texas Gate entrance to obtain tickets and a tour time for the mansion, I introduced little Miss M to the Washington family!
Mount Vernon Fireworks for Independence Day
A week before Independence Day, Mount Vernon sponsored a special evening on the grounds including fireworks over the Potomac and the mansion.
Snow, Tackett’s Mill, Lake Ridge, and George Washington
When the Lake Ridge area formed in 1971, parts of Tackett’s Mill was brought to this site to become the focal point for the central shopping area.
Survey of George Washington: Western Surveyor and Major
Yesterday, the kids and I visited George Washington’s office in Winchester, representative of Virginia’s western frontier.
Autumnal Fox Chase, George Washington, and Mount Vernon
Today I attended my first fox chase, which quite intrigued me because of all the influence I see here in Northern Virginia, especially in Middleburg.
