What's In This Issue?
- Mirroring the Mansion: tributes in modern architecture
- Inside Be Washington Creating our newest attraction
- American architecture inspired by Mount Vernon
- Behind-the-scenes restoration and renovation
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Fallen Hemlock Tree at Mount Vernon
On March 2nd 2018, Mount Vernon and the surrounding area was hit by strong winds. That day, a hemlock tree from 1791 fell over from the winds. In this video our director of horticulture Dean Norton talks about the significance and history of the tree to Mount Vernon.
Be Washington
Step inside George Washington's boots in this first-person interactive leadership experience.
Be Washington Classroom Resources
Full lesson plans for each scenario will be available to enhance classroom learning. Lesson plans include background information, timelines, graphic organizers, and full primary sources.
Central Passage Repainted
Follow along as the architecture team repaints the central passage in a new period correct color. In this episode of the Mount Vernon VLOG, we show the entire process.
Inspired by Mount Vernon
Browse a database of locations around the United States featuring architecture inspired by Mount Vernon.