How Old is George Washington's House?
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How Old is George Washington's House?
George Washington died in his mansion in 1799, and it is still standing today for all to visit. But before Washington lived at Mount Vernon, the mansion existed, and in several iterations. Our director of architecture goes through the extensive history of the mansion at Mount Vernon.
Learn more about the mansion: https://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/the-mansion/
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