Season 2, Episode 1-George Washington and Mount Vernon

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Twin icons on the Presidential Site landscape: George Washington and his beautiful Mount Vernon! Listen to George Washington’s war experience and political rise, his election and highlights of his Presidency, as well as his famous estate!

Make sure to listen to George Washington’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “George Washington and Pope Creek“!

George Washington’s Mount Vernon website.

Slavery at Mount Vernon from their website.

Mount Vernon from the National Park Service.

Mount Vernon Virtual Tour from George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

From My July 2021 Visit!

Exterior

Interior

Slavery at Mount Vernon

From my July 2012 Visit!

George Washington Home: Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, Virginia.

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