Season 1, Episode 1-George Washington and Pope Creek

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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!

National Park’s Service Site for George Washington’s Birthplace National Monument from National Park Service.

George Washington Birthplace from National Park Foundation.

George Washington’s Ferry Farm official site.

Make sure to listen to George Washington’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 2, “George Washington and Mount Vernon”!

From My May 2017 Visit

From My July 2021 Visit

My July 2021 Visit to Ferry Farm!

George Washington Birthplace: 1732 Popes Creek Road, Colonial Beach, Virginia.

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Coe, Alexis. You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington

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