The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association: 162 Years of Collecting George Washington
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George Washington Explains the Evolution of His Military Uniform
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George Washington received this elaborately ornamented sword in 1796.
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The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association: 162 Years of Collecting George Washington
The Collections at Mount Vernon
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The Story of an American Icon: George Washington's Mount Vernon
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Joint Program with Museum of the American Revolution: George Washington's Revolutionary War Tent
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Hush Every Breeze Performed On George Washington's Reproduction Harpsichord
The Collections at Mount Vernon
The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association: 162 Years of Collecting George Washington
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Over the last 162 years, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association has tracked down thousands of original artifacts to create a rich collection that tells the story of George Washington as general, president, and private citizen. Associate Curator Jessie MacLeod explores the organization’s collecting practices and priorities, highlighting significant acquisitions from the 19th century to today.
The Collections at Mount Vernon
8 / 48
4
2:30
George Washington Explains the Evolution of His Military Uniform
The Collections at Mount Vernon
6
0:16
George Washington received this elaborately ornamented sword in 1796.
The Collections at Mount Vernon
31:06
The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association: 162 Years of Collecting George Washington
The Collections at Mount Vernon
9
3:48
The Story of an American Icon: George Washington's Mount Vernon
The Collections at Mount Vernon
11
56:57
Joint Program with Museum of the American Revolution: George Washington's Revolutionary War Tent
The Collections at Mount Vernon
19
3:53
Hush Every Breeze Performed On George Washington's Reproduction Harpsichord
The Collections at Mount Vernon