[Majie Purple]

Thought this a timely post considering that President's Day is on Monday.

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[Riley]

I have been to Mt. Vernon a couple of times. Last time, it was on President's Day weekend, and it was mobbed. I live close enough to be able to drop by from time to time.
It's a fascinating place to visit, and it is at it's best in the springtime.

And there's nothing dry, stuffy or boring about George Washington, at all!

Welcome aboard. :-)

[Majie Purple]

FYI fellow Newbies just puting Associated Press for the source like I did isn't specific enough. Thanks again Moderator for puting Forbs in as the source...I didn't see that. I got the article from Top Stories From my ISP's Home Page and all they had was all I copied to post here for folks.

[Majie Purple]

Pingaroo for you my Brother!

[Pharmboy]

The Washongton Family Coat of Arms

RevWar/Colonial History/General Washington ping list (FreepMail me if you want to be placed on or taken off this list)

[hedgetrimmer]

Thanks for posting. Interesting stuff.

[Majie Purple]

2nd ping...look Bro.!At how many are bumping by! Thanks to all!

[Dr. Scarpetta]

George Washington's 274th Birthday Celebration!

Saturday and Sunday, February 18 & 19
Join General Washington for a sample of his favorite morning meal, cooked over an open fire from 9 a.m. - noon (while supplies last). See America's Smallest Hometown Parade at 1:30 p.m.

Monday, February 20
FREE admission for all visitors!
Enjoy musical and military performances by the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps and the Commander-in-Chief's Guard. Festivities begin after a 10 a.m. ceremony at Washington's tomb. America's Smallest Hometown Parade steps off at 1:30 p.m.

BUY 1 DAY, GET 364 FREE!

Buy your Annual Pass to Mount Vernon on the national observance of Washington's Birthday and save $5! Adult passes, regularly $18, will be on sale for the price of single-day admission, just $13. Add youth (6-11) for just $9 each. Available Monday, February 20 only.

Additional Activities Throughout the Day:

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Visit the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site and the 16-sided barn. Walk the quarter-mile Forest Trail.

10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Slave Life at Mount Vernon, special interpretation in
the Slave Quarters on the north lane (daily in February).

11:00 a.m.-noon & 2:00 p.m-4:00 p.m.
General Washington will be pleased to receive your birthday greetings! Find him near the Mansion.

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Book Singing at the Shops at Mount Vernon
George Washington, Spymaster by Thomas B. Allen

FREE Parking courtesy of Good Shepherd Catholic Church and Mount Vernon High School. Shuttles hosted by the Mount Vernon Volunteers.

http://www.mountvernon.org/calendar/index.cfm/cfid/3973173/cftoken/38126431

[Majie Purple]

http://www.houseofwaterdancer.com/images/american-history/Revolutionary-War/washington-george/washington-george-01.JPG

[Majie Purple]

http://www.studioeis.com/

[swmobuffalo]

We’ll keep the light on for you,never fear!!

[kitkat]

Good luck! I’ll be praying for you.

[ConorMacNessa]

We'll miss you, Maj!

[bmwcyle]

Good first post!

[Inyo-Mono]

Both figures were painted in lifelike flesh tones, and a hint of dark stubble suggested the general hadn't shaved before reviewing his troops at Valley Forge that morning.

It was common in Washington's time for gentlemen to shave only once a week. Shaving was an arduous task with a straight razor, cold water, and lye soap.

[bannie]

If I remember correctly (and I think I do), Madame Troussaeu had a wax figure of George in her Museum in London in 1977. As I remember, he visited her, personally, to be “fitted.” She matched eye color, measured him, made a mask to use as a model, etc.

His is the most memorable to me; so if he’s not there, I’ve REALLY lost my mind.

[Alkhin]

I read about George Washington as a young girl. I had such a crush on him. YES! A crush! Still do. He is my ‘dead boyfriend.’ My ideal historical figure to get fangirly over...

[Cyropaedia]

Fascinating.

[bannie]

Madame Trousseau's in London has a statue of George Washington...they told us that George visited so that Madame could measure him and match his eye color, etc. THAT was the most exciting part of the tour!! I LOVED THAT!!!