George Washington
Well, Elder Boehrer has a cushie seat
Today Elder Boehrer and I went to Mt. Vernon, which is the home of George Washington. It was very interesting, huge and beautiful. We learned so much about this great man and his family. What a leader of men. We also learned about his wife and son and daughter. Maybe you all listened during History class, but I am finding out I sure didn’t. . .
I understand now why so many school age children were there today. What a learning experience for them.
Just entering Virginia and walking towards the gift shop and Inn
Inn and Entrance
Entrance and a field of sheep – so peaceful
Entrance and model of Mt. Vernon
Yep, a Christmas camel. I have never seen a camel before – wow.
Yes, he had turkeys too.
The Slave Quarters – what I couldn’t get over was the fact that they were treated better
than most slaves and their conditions were small and certainly not enough food. When
George died, he said in his will that he wanted all of the slaves freed when Mrs.
Washington died and he left them enough money that they got a good start on their new life.
Mrs. Washington only waited a year after Washington’s death and then released them.
The Blacksmith shop
The overseer lived pretty good and made about $333 a month – a millionaire!!!!
This is the type of beautiful dishes that Mrs. Washington owned
The Garden Hot House – Beautiful and the winter garden
A huge ancient tree that was there when George lived there.
Lunch time – starving
