18th Century History

27 / 33
33
video-thumbnail
24:08

Mount Vernon by Candlelight: A Christmas Tour

18th Century History
Members Only Content
If you are a member Sign in with your member login. If you are not yet a member, you can join today.

Hush Every Breeze Performed On George Washington's Reproduction Harpsichord

8,097 views June 22, 2019
Dr. Joyce Lindorff (Boyer College of Music and Dance) performs Hush Every Breeze on Nelly's new harpsichord. This unique instrument is a replication of an original artifact and was meticulously hand-built over two and a half years by John Watson, Conservator of Early Keyboard Instruments. It can be seen on view in the New Room at Mount Vernon this summer. Learn more: https://www.mountvernon.org/harpsichord
Login
Buy Tickets Activities Calendar Shop Restaurant Give Membership
Estate Hours

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

iconDirections & Parking
buy tickets online & save