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The Lady Washington Shop

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Meet George Washington
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Meet George Washington
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Martha Washington
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George Washington and Slavery
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Discover the Mansion House Farm: A Virtual Tour
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History of Mount Vernon
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Virtual Mansion Tour

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Gardens

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GW, Pioneer Farmer
Washington On Farming
Sixteen-Sided Barn
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Gristmill

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Heritage Breed Animals

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"Plain for Its Situation": A Chippendale Side Chair from the Nation's First Executive Mansion
A Parent’s Lament: “We hope Jacky will Apply Close to his Studies”
"More to dread...than from the Sword of the Enemy"
Houdon's Bust of Washington
The Domestic Architecture of Slavery at George Washington's Mount Vernon
"The Only Unavoidable Subject of Regret": George Washington and Slavery
Slave Lifeways at Mount Vernon: An Archaeological Perspective
"A Sacred Duty": Mount Vernon During the Civil War Years
"Different People, Different Stories: The Life Stories of Individual Slave from Mount Vernon.."
"The Best of Every Article"
"That Hospitable Mansion": Hospitality at George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington Slept Here...and Ate Here...and Talked Here: Adventures in 18th Century Travel with George Washington...
"They Appear to Live Comfortable Together": Private Life of Mount Vernon Slaves
The Lives of Enslaved Workers on George Washington's Outlying Farms
"Their unfailing friend": Edward Everett and the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
"And Procure for Themselves a Few Amenities": Recreation & Private Enterprise in the Enslaved Community at Mount Vernon
“As if I had Been a Very Great Somebody” Martha Washington in the American Revolution: Becoming the New Nation’s First Lady
Christmas at Mount Vernon
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Mount Vernon in Miniature
George Washington’s Mount Vernon Featured at New York’s Winter Antiques Show
Setting the President's Table
George Washington and His Generals
Bringing Them Home: 150 Years of Restoring the Washington Collection
A Son and his Adoptive Father: The Marquis de Lafayette and George Washington

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Reconstructing a Slave Cabin at Mount Vernon
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The Restoration of George Washington's Study
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Press Room
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Overview
Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center Quick Fact Sheet
Is “The Lost Symbol” at Mount Vernon?
The Lost Symbol
George Washington & The Masons
The “Big Tree” Project
Galleries in the Donald W. Reynolds Museum
Ford Motor Company Fund Sponsor Statement
Ford Orientation Center Movie Backgrounder
Ford Orientation Center Mount Vernon in Miniature
The Cornerstones: from the White House to Mount Vernon
Ford Orientation Center
Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center
Facility Design and Landscaping Page
Ford Orientation Center Backgrounder
Ford Motor Company and Mount Vernon Backgrounder
Ford Orientation Center Quick Fact Sheet
Free Admission, Festive Event Mark Grand Opening of 25 New Theaters and Galleries at Mount Vernon on October 27
Exhibit Designers and Fabricators
Press Preview for New Exhibition "Bringing Them Home: 150 Years of Restoring the Washington Collection"
George Washington’s Distillery FAQs
A Brief History of George Washington’s Distillery
Why Reconstruct George Washington's Distillery?
Press Preview for "George Washington & His Generals" Exhibition
Cheers to George Washington!
Press Invitation to Slave Memorial Commemoration Ceremony
Historic Mount Vernon Sets Grand Opening Date for New Orientation Center and Museum and Education Center
Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center Backgrounder
The History Channel Videos
"Spirited" Public Events Celebrate Grand Opening of George Washington's Distillery
Press Preview of the Newly Restored Gardener's House
George Washington’s Masonic Activities
Media Visits to Mount Vernon
Ford Orientation Center, Donald W. Reynolds Museum & Education Center
George Washington's Distillery
Building Design and Landscaping
Galleries in the Donald W. Reynolds Education Center
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Save Some "Wa$hington$" at Historic Mount Vernon
Museum Exhibition to Reveal New Washington Objects
Historic Mount Vernon Opens New Traveling Exhibition
$38 Million Gift From Reynolds Foundation to Support New George Washington Library
Tickets for Mount Vernon’s Popular Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour Go on Sale April 15
Historic Mount Vernon Returns Copy of Rare Book Borrowed by George Washington in 1789 to The New York Society Library
In Memory of Robert H. Smith
Mount Vernon Presents Special Activities in Honor of Black History Month
National Treasure Tours Begin at Mount Vernon in March
Mount Vernon Kicks Off the Summer Season with Discounted Packages and Seasonal Activities
Shh! Don’t Tell George Washington: Historic Mount Vernon Celebrates Washington’s 278th Birthday with a Surprise Party for the First President!
Richard Beeman’s Plain, Honest Men Wins 2010 George Washington Book Prize of $50,000
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Mount Vernon Brings Back National Treasure Tours
Former White House Pastry Chef to Create Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Wishes George Washington “Happy Birthday!” with Three Days of Events Commemorating the First American Hero
Mount Vernon Sets "President's Day" Attendance Record
National Treasure Tours Begin at Mount Vernon in March
New Experiences and Seasonal Openings Begin at Mount Vernon in March
Record Number of Students to Tune in to Mount Vernon’s “The Real Martha Washington”
Gladys Tancil’s Tradition of Helping Area Children Continues
Lynne V. Cheney Celebrates America at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Begins Forensic Investigation of George Washington
Tickets for Mount Vernon’s Popular Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour Go on Sale April 15
Mount Vernon Visitors Discover the Real George Washington
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Increases Commitment to Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Chops Down Tree – Pecan, Not Cherry!
Commemoration of Purple Heart Award at Mount Vernon
$50,000 George Washington Book Prize Awarded to Marcus Rediker for The Slave Ship
Volksmarch Leads Trail-Trekkers Through Mount Vernon's Back Woods
Martha Washington Comes Home to Mount Vernon
2004 Calendar Listing
Mount Vernon's Wine Festive & Sunset Tour Offers Virginia's Best to Wine Connoisseurs
Top Historians to Address Area Teachers at George Washington Teachers’ Institute
Mount Vernon Celebrates Martha Washington’s 274th Birthday
1000 Revolutionary War Soldiers “Take Over” Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon’s “Wheels” Go for a Spin
Mount Vernon Honors Veterans with Free Barbershop Concert and Wreathlaying at Washington's Tomb
Historic Mount Vernon Sparkles with Holiday Cheer During Candlelight Tours
“Christmas Pye” is on the Table at Mount Vernon for the Holidays
Mount Vernon Announces First Casual Furniture Collection License with Durham Based on Historic Home and Life of George Washington
Mount Vernon Activities and New Hours Kick Off the Spring Season
Mount Vernon Introduces Presidential Watering Can
Gardening Days at Mount Vernon Features Herbal Historian Betsey-Ann Golon
America’s “First Mom” Speaks on Mother’s Day at Mount Vernon
Inaugural George Washington Book Prize Awarded at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Kicks Off Summer with Events and Seasonal Programs
Historic Mount Vernon Celebrates Warmer Weather with a Spring Garden Party!
Is Mount Vernon Burning?
Mount Vernon’s New Additions!
Historic Mount Vernon Sparkles with Holiday Cheer During Candlelight Tours
Oklahoma & George Washington: New Distance Learning Broadcast for Schools
Slave Cabin to be Opened and Dedicated at Historic Mount Vernon
"Spirited” Public Events Celebrate Grand Opening of George Washington’s Distillery
Rare Signing by Byers' Choice Founder at Historic Mount Vernon
Free Program for Washington, DC, Area High School Students
Mount Vernon’s Popular Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour Tickets on Sale September 1, 2007
Historic Mount Vernon Sparkles with Holiday Cheer During Candlelight Tours
Mount Vernon Honors Veterans with Free Barbershop Concert
Mount Vernon Offers Family Fun Down on the Farm
Historic Mount Vernon Sparkles with Holiday Cheer During Candlelight Tours
Give Thanks to George Washington for Thanksgiving
Treasures of Historic Mount Vernon Reveal Washington’s Interest in Design
Mount Vernon Presents Special Activities in Honor of Black History Month
Historic Mount Vernon Sets Grand Opening Date for New Orientation Center and Museum and Education Center
Mount Vernon Kicks Off Summer Hours and Seasonal Programs on April 1st
Mount Vernon Presents Free Barbershop Concert
Mount Vernon’s Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
Something NEW is Blooming at Historic Mount Vernon – a Spring Garden Party!
Dig into History!
Tickets for Mount Vernon’s Popular Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
Please DO Touch!
$50,000 George Washington Book Prize Awarded to Stacy Schiff
Revolutionary War Soldiers “Take Over” Mount Vernon on Independence Day
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Mount Vernon’s 18th-Century Craft Fair is Top 100 Event in North America
Historic Mount Vernon Sparkles with Holiday Cheer During Candlelight Tours – Tickets on Sale Now!
Historic Mount Vernon Hires Associate Director, Director of Collections
Meet the Founding Father on Father’s Day
Mount Vernon Seeks Applicants for Its History Teacher of the Year Award
Free Estate Planning Session at George Washington’s Estate
Mount Vernon Presents Special Activities in Honor of Black History Month
D.C.-Area Teachers Invited to Historic Mount Vernon for Intensive Study of George Washington
Final Season of Archeology at George Washington's Distillery
18th-Century Craft Fair at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon's Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
Mount Vernon's Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
Fall Harvest Family Days at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Kicks off Summer Season Over Memorial Day Weekend
New Citizens Pledge American Allegiance at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Take Dad Away From the Daily Grind at George Washington’s Gristmill
First President’s Home Celebrates American Independence
Mount Vernon’s Perfect Harmony
Mount Vernon’s Summer Season Provides Fun Family Activities
Farm Life Peaks at Mount Vernon During July
Mount Vernon’s 18th-Century Craft Fair is Top 100 Event in North America
Black Women United Honor Mount Vernon Slaves During Annual Commemoration Ceremony
Tickets on Sale for Mount Vernon’s Popular Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
Mount Vernon Honors Veterans with Free Barbershop Concert, Wreathlaying at Washington’s Tomb, and a Special Performance by “Martha Washington”
Mount Vernon Wishes George Washington “Happy Birthday!” with Three Days of Events Commemorating the First American Hero
Mount Vernon to Host Booksigning with Renowned “George Washington, Spymaster” Author
New Citizens Pledge American Allegiance at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
America’s “First Mom” Hosts Mother’s Day at Mount Vernon
Photo Op: Tractor Trailers and Cranes Bring Large Trees to Historic Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon’s Sheep Get a ‘Haircut’!
America’s “First Mom” Hosts Mother’s Day at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon’s Free Fall Harvest Family Days Offers Fun at George Washington’s Gristmill
Exhibition Listing: Mount Vernon Debuts Traveling Exhibition on George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette
Historic Mount Vernon Celebrates Warmer Weather & Mother’s Day with a Spring Garden Party!
George Washington’s Home Opens its Doors for a “Night at Mount Vernon”!
Mount Vernon Presents Special Activities in Honor of Black History Month
Mount Vernon Wishes George Washington “Happy Birthday!” with Three Days of Events Commemorating the First American Hero
America’s “First Mom” Hosts Mother’s Day at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Presents Free Concerts of Washington’s Favorites
New Citizens Pledge American Allegiance at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Tickets for Mount Vernon’s Popular Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour Go on Sale April 15
History Docks at Mount Vernon’s Wharf
Mount Vernon Hosts Major Events in September
Celebrate Independence at Mount Vernon’s July 4th Event
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Mount Vernon’s 18th-Century Craft Fair is Top 100 Event in North America
Mount Vernon Honors Slaves at Annual Commemoration Ceremony
Mount Vernon Offers Family Fun Down on the Farm
Historic Mount Vernon Sparkles with Holiday Cheer for Daytime Visitors
$50,000 George Washington Book Prize Awarded to Annette Gordon-Reed for The Hemingses of Monticello
Mount Vernon Brings Back National Treasure Tours
Is Mount Vernon Burning?
Meet the Founding Father on Father’s Day
Historic Mount Vernon to Offer Money-Saving Admission Packages!
Fine Paints of Europe Introduces Collection of Paint Colors from George Washington’s Home, Mount Vernon
Historic Mount Vernon and Black Women United for Action Honor Slaves at Annual Ceremony
Mount Vernon Re-creates Lively Marketplace with Extraordinary Entertainers and Colonial Artisans at its 18th-Century Craft Fair
Mount Vernon’s Popular Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
Mount Vernon Exhibits George Washington’s Presidential Dentures & His Last Tooth, Encased as a Souvenir by his Dentist
Historians to Examine Washington’s Military Record
Former White House Pastry Chef to Create Gingerbread Masterpiece
Christmas Camel and Former White House Pastry Chef Return for “Christmas at Mount Vernon” Special Event
February Events and Activities at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Celebrate the Washingtons’ 250th Wedding Anniversary with “Mrs. Washington”
Tickets for Mount Vernon’s Popular Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour Go on Sale April 15
Blacksmith Shop To Open at Historic Mount Vernon
New - Daytime Fireworks at Mount Vernon on July 4th!
Chris Matthews and Cokie Roberts Present at Historic Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Presents Free Program for Scouts
Summertime Storytelling Sessions at Historic Mount Vernon
The Whiskey Rebellion Comes to Mount Vernon!
Mount Vernon Names Harlow Giles Unger Distinguished Visiting Fellow of American History
Historic Mount Vernon Dramatically Expands Christmas Program
Mount Vernon Re-creates Lively Marketplace with Extraordinary Entertainers and Colonial Artisans at its 18th-Century Craft Fair
Mount Vernon Wishes George Washington “Happy Birthday!” with Events Commemorating the First American Hero
Mount Vernon Commemorates America’s Slaves at the 20th Anniversary of the Dedication of Mount Vernon’s Slave Memorial
Mount Vernon’s Dramatic Rescue and the 150th Anniversary of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association is Celebrated in 2003
Going Once…Going Twice…Gone! Mount Vernon Holds Black-Tie Auction to Support George Washington’s Legacy
Excavation of George Washington's Distillery Goes Online with Innovative "Interactive Dig"
George Washington Teachers Institute Opens Doors to Area Teachers
Purple Heart Postage Stamp Honors Sacrifices of Those Who Served
Award-winning Author Discusses Constitution
Sapling Clone of George Washington Tree to be Planted for Arbor Day at U.S. Capitol
Rare Letter from Martha to George Washington Returns to Mount Vernon
Real Distilling Starts for Two Weeks at George Washington's Distillery
Cheers to George Washington!
$50,000 George Washington Book Prize to be Awarded at Mount Vernon
Celebrate Father’s Day at Mount Vernon with the Father of Our Country
"The Godspeed" Drops Anchor at Mount Vernon
$50,000 George Washington Book Prize to be Awarded at Mount Vernon
Historic Mount Vernon’s Education Department Wins Prestigious Pinnacle Award
Fall Harvest Celebration at George Washington’s Farm!
Historic Mount Vernon is Open on All Holidays
Mount Vernon Rings in the Summer Season with Replica Liberty Bell
Mount Vernon Offers Fully Funded Teachers’ Institute for Washington, DC Area Teachers
Special Commemorative Whiskey Sets on Sale August 4!
Take the Oath of Office at the Home of the First President!
Mount Vernon Seeks Applicants for its History Teacher of the Year Award
Third Annual Mount Vernon History Teacher of the Year Award Won by West Springfield High School Teacher
Rare Washington Object Returns to Mount Vernon
Historic Mount Vernon Launches Two New Educational Websites
Three Premier Authors of American History to Lecture at Mount Vernon
Arbor Day Planting of Sycamore Clone Fulfills George Washington’s 221-Year-Old Request
Most Teens Would Elect George Washington President Over George Bush or John Kerry If Given a Chance
The Home of the Nation's First Commander-in-Chief Honors Those Who Defended the Country He Fought to Create
“The Prayer at Valley Forge” Painting Now on Display at Historic Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon’s Popular Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
Mount Vernon Offers Family Fun Down on the Farm
Mount Vernon to Host Book Signing with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Joseph Ellis
Mount Vernon’s FREE Program for Scout Members
Private Room of First President Unveiled at Mount Vernon
Mottahedeh President to Sign Books and Mottahedeh China
Historic Mount Vernon is Open on All Holidays
Mount Vernon Kicks Off the Summer Season with Discounted Packages, a Grand Opening and Seasonal Activities
New Exhibit at Historic Mount Vernon to Reveal General Washington, The Military Leader
Students to Step Back in Time with “Colonial Days” Education Program at Mount Vernon!
Mount Vernon Honors Veterans with Free Barbershop Concert and Wreathlaying at Washington’s Tomb

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Backgrounders
George Washington and Slavery
The Papers of George Washington
Historic Preservation in America
The Unique History of Philanthropy at Mount Vernon
The Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington
Fred W. Smith & The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation's Commitment to George Washington
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association
Mount Vernon Fact Sheet
What to See and Do at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon - the Home of George and Martha Washington
George Washington's Gristmill
George Washington's Distillery
Facts & Falsehoods about George Washington
The Formation of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association and the Dramatic Rescue of George Washington's Estate
Major Restoration and Capital Projects of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
Ann Pamela Cunningham, Phoebe Apperson Hearst, and Frances Payne Bolton
Protecting Mount Vernon During the Civil War

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Photo Library
George Washington's Gristmill
Mother's Day
Interior Mansion Rooms
Mount Vernon Gardens
George Washington Portraits
Martha Washington Portraits
Mount Vernon Estate Outbuildings
George Washington's Distillery - Archaeology
Mount Vernon by Candlelight
Independence Day
18th-Century Craft Fair
Fall Harvest Family Days
George Washington's Birthday Celebration
Mount Vernon in Miniature
The Washington Family Tomb
Veteran's Day
Washington/Custis Children
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
Prominent Guests
Media Images
Mount Vernon's Slave Memorial Commemoration Ceremony
The “George Washington: Portrait of Leadership” program
Mount Vernon's New Facilities
Byers' Choice Carolers
Mount Vernon's Slave Quarters and Slave Memorial
Revolutionary War Re-enactors at Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mansion Exterior
George Washington's Distillery
Portrait Presention to Oklahoma Governor
Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
Collection
"George Washington & His Generals" Exhibition

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