The Estate
A small fraction of the 3 plantations across 8,000 acres that existed at the time of George's death in 1799.
Busted
Mirror, mirror...
Big One
I didn't think he was that tall.
Company
Good company.
Married Up
We discovered it was Martha who had the money!
Hot One
BLISTERING hot day.
New Look
Repainted to period antique white vs. what we've come to associate with Mt. Vernon.
Green Thumb
One of the two enormous garden areas.
Peace
Peaceful view.
Preserved
Fortunately the park service has preserved the view!
Vittles
The kitchen - no photos were permitted in the main house.
Gobble Gobble
Ready for Thanksgiving?
Rockin'
Rockin' the day away.
Watching
Protecting us?
Back Side
Three additions were made to the original farm house George inherited.
Topper
It was a beautiful day.
Credit
The Mt. Vernon Ladies Association has done a WONDERFUL job maintaining Mt. Vernon.
Fit For...
George's formal coach.
Missed It
BIG tree.
The Original
The original family tomb.
Upgrade
George requested a new tomb be built in his will.
Finally
Unfortunately it took DECADES for that to happen.
Freedom
George freed his slaves in his will - VERY progressive for 1799!
Boat House
I don't think this is original.
Additional
Some additional perspective...
Roof Line
... on the architecture.
The Quarters
The slave quarters.
Magnetic
The souvenir store - I bought a magnet.
Big Debt
Thanx George, we owe much of what we have today to your vision and humility.
The Harbor
Returning to Wyndham National Harbor.