Mt. Vernon, the home of George Washington. What a remarkable place this was. Even by today's standards this home and estate would be considered extremely "high class" no doubt about it. We spent 5 hours walking around, going through the house, visiting the other many outbuildings. Simply amazing. Probably my favorite part of the trip. After learning about this great historical figure of our past in grade school, not until this trip did I feel really connected to George. (yes, we are now on a first name basis) Simply amazing...I just wish I could go back in time just for a minute!
The original home was much smaller than the one you see in the background. George kept adding to it and soon it became what we see now.
This was their view looking off the back porch towards the Potomac River. Just think...we stood right where George spent many a night gazing and pondering over the many concerns he had in his time. I was humbled and grateful to be there.
You have got to be kidding! The very sword General Washington used during the nine battles he himself fought in during the Revolutionary War!
The grave site of Geoge Washington and his family, about a 10 minute walk from his home.
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