George Washington
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History
Special Lecture at the Lyceum Explores Remarkable Archaeological Discovery
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Join a captivating evening as Mount Vernon archaeologists unveil an extraordinary discovery from beneath George Washington’s Mansion! “Unearthing…
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Alexandria News
A Hidden Chalk Signature Discovered at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate
MOUNT VERNON, VA – A new hidden signature has been discovered at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate during the…
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Community News
Annual Alexandria Friendship Firehouse Breakfast Draws Close to 200 of the City’s Movers and Shakers Monday February 17
Alexandria, VA – Presidents Day weekend in Alexandria is one of the biggest weekends of the year, as this historic…
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Book Reviews
Local Author John Wasowicz on the First President’s Literary Interests
By John Adam Wasowicz We equate George Washington with many things, among them his faith and courage as Commander in…
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Backyard History
A History of George Washington Birthday Celebrations in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA – While records exist of George Washington celebrating his birthnight in what is now Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, celebrations…
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History
George Washington Did Sleep Here pre-Revolutionary War and So Can You
Alexandria, VA – Traveling by horse to and from his Mount Vernon home took George Washington more than the few…
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Cover Story
Alexandria Celebrates George Washington’s Birthday in a Big Way
Alexandria, VA – Though George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, he called our city his “adopted hometown” his…
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Backyard History
Did You Know Churchill Visited Alexandria?
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Christ Church (118 N. Washington St.), is well known as George Washington’s place of worship. He called it “the…
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Mount Vernon Matters
Limited Time Only: George Washington’s Inaugural Suit on Display
ALEXANDRIA, VA-In the days leading up to the presidential inauguration, George Washington’s Mount Vernon will display the inaugural suit worn…
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Press Release
December at George Washington’s Mount Vernon: New One-of-a-Kind Holiday Experiences
ALEXANDRIA, VA-George and Martha Washington were known for their festive holiday season celebrations with friends and family at their Mount Vernon estate, and that…
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