Thursday, July 14, 2011

Mount Vernon, Virginia

The Home of Washington is on the Virginia shore of the Potomac, 16 miles south of the Capital.  The second story end window is of the room in which Washington died.  The window above is of the attic room occupied by Mrs. Washington after her husband's death and chosen because this window overlooked his tomb.

The Banquet Hall, Mount Vernon
The Banquet Hall or "New Room" was completed after the Revolution under Washington's immediate direction.  A glimpse of the Potomac is seen through the open doorway.
Mount Vernon is owned and maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union, founded 1853 for the preservation of the home and tomb of Washington.

General Washington's Bed Chamber, Mount Vernon
Here, in the room where Washington died, has been assembled a collection of original Mount Vernon furniture.
Mount Vernon is owned and maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union, founded 1853 for the preservation of the home and tomb of Washington.

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