Animal Day at Mount Vernon!
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Animal Day at Mount Vernon!
Join your host, Courtney Hudson, as she interviews Damara from our Livestock team. This video is the first of many that explores all of the different people and jobs that keep Mount Vernon running!
This video series is meant for all of our curious kids and young historians. Enjoy some activities at home: https://www.mountvernon.org/education/online-activities-for-kids-2/
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