Aug 10

Chocolate as America

Flickr photo by Kirti Poddar


Posted 1 year, 9 months ago.

By Rodney Snyder

American history never tasted so good.

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Aug 5

Meet the brave woman who saved Mount Vernon

Miriam White as Sarah Tracy. Photo by Brian Straczewski


Posted 1 year, 9 months ago.

By Allison Heishman

We wouldn’t have a Mount Vernon to visit if it weren’t for her dedication to the estate during the Civil War.

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Jun 29

My belated birthday wish list, by Martha Washington

Martha Washington's pearl dove brooch. Photo courtesy Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.


Posted 1 year, 11 months ago.

By Karen Gross

Martha Washington had a thing for bling. Find out her favorite gems in this wish list for George.

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