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Preservation at Mount Vernon
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Mansion Revitalization: Archaeology in the Mansion Cellar
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Mansion Revitalization: 2023-2026
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7:42
Digging up history: Archaeological Collection Tour
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7:10
How do we take care of George Washington's Tomb?
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0:30
The bricks used in George Washington's Tomb #shorts
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2:57
230 YEAR OLD TREE FALLS
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2:23
The Chintz Room Crib at Mount Vernon
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A Look Inside the Chintz Room at Mount Vernon
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3:43
Graffiti found at George Washington's Home
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1:24
The West Front of the Mount Vernon Mansion
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1:36
The Mansion Cellar
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1:05
The Little Parlor
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1:51
The Lafayette Bedroom
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2:01
The Greenhouse
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1:06
The East Front of the Mount Vernon Mansion
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1:23
The Cupola
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6:04
The Architecture of Mount Vernon
Preservation at Mount Vernon
22:49
The Women Who Saved Mount Vernon
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2:47
Restoring Nelly Custis's Bedchamber at Mount Vernon
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2:40
Nelly Custis Room
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2:09
Nelly Custis' Crib
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2:16
Nelly Custis Bedchamber Restoration
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Nelly Custis and her Mount Vernon Bedchamber
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The Women Who Saved Mount Vernon

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The Mount Vernon estate would not exist today if it were not for the efforts of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. Founded in 1853, it was the first preservation group in America. This short film explores the history behind these amazing women who saved one of Americas most important landmarks.

The Birth of Preservation in America - Mount Vernon Ladies Association

Preservation at Mount Vernon
18 / 23
1
0:32
Mansion Revitalization: Archaeology in the Mansion Cellar
Preservation at Mount Vernon
2
1:51
Mansion Revitalization: 2023-2026
Preservation at Mount Vernon
3
7:42
Digging up history: Archaeological Collection Tour
Preservation at Mount Vernon
4
7:10
How do we take care of George Washington's Tomb?
Preservation at Mount Vernon
5
0:30
The bricks used in George Washington's Tomb #shorts
Preservation at Mount Vernon
6
2:57
230 YEAR OLD TREE FALLS
Preservation at Mount Vernon
7
2:23
The Chintz Room Crib at Mount Vernon
Preservation at Mount Vernon
8
4:00
A Look Inside the Chintz Room at Mount Vernon
Preservation at Mount Vernon
9
3:43
Graffiti found at George Washington's Home
Preservation at Mount Vernon
10
1:24
The West Front of the Mount Vernon Mansion
Preservation at Mount Vernon
11
1:36
The Mansion Cellar
Preservation at Mount Vernon
12
1:05
The Little Parlor
Preservation at Mount Vernon
13
1:51
The Lafayette Bedroom
Preservation at Mount Vernon
14
2:01
The Greenhouse
Preservation at Mount Vernon
15
1:06
The East Front of the Mount Vernon Mansion
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16
1:23
The Cupola
Preservation at Mount Vernon
17
6:04
The Architecture of Mount Vernon
Preservation at Mount Vernon
22:49
The Women Who Saved Mount Vernon
Preservation at Mount Vernon
19
2:47
Restoring Nelly Custis's Bedchamber at Mount Vernon
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20
2:40
Nelly Custis Room
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2:09
Nelly Custis' Crib
Preservation at Mount Vernon
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2:16
Nelly Custis Bedchamber Restoration
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2:57
Nelly Custis and her Mount Vernon Bedchamber
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