Mount Vernon's New Exhibit: George Washington & His Generals

Historic Mount Vernon opens “George Washington & His Generals,” a new temporary exhibition co-sponsored by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association and The Society of the Cincinnati. Over 120 paintings, prints, personal artifacts, and manuscripts associated with the generals of the Continental and French armies will be featured.

British major John Pitcairn lost these pistols at the first engagement of the Revolutionary War. Photograph by Doug Mindell.

This sword was presented to Lt. James Giles, 2nd Continental Artillery, by the marquis de Lafayette on September 9, 1780. Courtesy of Morristown National Historical Park.

On February 21, Historic Mount Vernon opens “George Washington & His Generals,” a new temporary exhibition co-sponsored by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association and The Society of the Cincinnati. Over 120 paintings, prints, personal artifacts, and manuscripts associated with the generals of the Continental and French armies are featured in this special exhibition.

These objects—drawn from the collections of Mount Vernon, the Society, and almost 40 of the nation’s foremost fine arts museums, historical societies, and private collections—offer an unprecedented look at Washington’s leadership and character as commander-in-chief by bringing to life the relationships that formed between him and his generals as they fought for our nation’s freedom. The exhibition will remain on view through January 10, 2010.

This exhibition is made possible through the generous support of David Rubenstein, The Life Guard Society of Mount Vernon, The F.M. Kirby Foundation, Booz Allen Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Meade, and other generous benefactors.

Included in Estate admission.