Season 1, Episode 1: George Washington and Pope Creek
Starting from the top: George Washington and his birthplace at Pope’s Creek, Virginia! Listen as we explore George Washington’s birth and childhood, education, family life, and early career, as well as the preservation of his birthplace!
Where Pope’s Creek meets the PotomacPope’s CreekOriginal birthplace memorial obeliskReplica houseBirthplace markerWith the sign
From My July 2021 Visit
George Washington BirthplaceBirthplace ReplicaWashington BirthplaceInterior of the birthplaceThe cutouts are from the NPS and donors.Birthplace interior.Oyster shell outline of actual birthplaceWashington birthplace siteView of teh Potomac from birthplace.George Washington birthplace.Burial place for Washington’s father.Obelisk, the original birthplace marker.George Washington Birthplace
From My June 2022 Visit!
George Washington birthplace Memorial HouseExcavation at the birth site Excavation photosBirthplace pic Always stopping by the gardensBirthplace gardensFrom the front of the Memorial HouseIn the VIsitor CenterVisitor Center museumGeorge Washington material cultureGeorge Washington itemsGeorge Washington items
My July 2021 Visit to Ferry Farm!
George Washington’s Childhood Home.Childhood Home site.Entrance to the modest homeFerry Farm.Heading in to Ferry Farm.Interior.Master Bedroom.Secretary.View down to the river from the home; a pivotal piece of real estate during Civil War’s Battle of Fredericksburg.Dining room.Dining room. What would have been George’s room.George Washington Birthplace National Monument
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