Jack-O'-Lanterns, George, and Sheep's Blood: Halloween at Mount Vernon

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In this episode, we take a spook-tacular tour of Mount Vernon's history, featuring stories and voices from across the ages. Happy Halloween from all of us here at Mount Vernon!

Special thanks to the following Mount Vernon employees for providing their voice acting talents to make this episode possible!

Dr. Joseph F. Stoltz III
Anthony King
Samantha Snyder
Katherine Hoarn
Kaylee Redard
Dr. Dana Stefanelli

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Music Provided by Ginger and Dr. David Hildebrand

The Hildebrand's present concerts and educational programs throughout the country for museums, historical societies, national and state historic parks, and universities. David and Ginger’s seven full-length recordings focus mostly on colonial and federal era music, highlighting both classical and folk‑based repertory. David is also a former Washington Library research fellow.

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