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Mount Vernon

  • George's Great Grandfather

    George's Great Grandfather
    John Washington(George Washignton's great grandfather), is granted ownership of Mount Vernon
  • A New Generation

    George Washington is born
  • A Death in the Family

    A Death in the Family
    George Washington's older half-brother, Lawrence Washington, dies.
  • Leasing

    Leasing
    George Washington begins leasing Mount Vernon
  • Happier Times

    George Washington marries a young widow, Martha Dandridge Custis, who has two children
  • Home At last

    George Washington inherits Mount Vernon
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    Here Comes the General

    Washington commands the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War
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    President!

    Washington serves as President of the United States
  • A Fallen Leader

    George Washington dies
  • A Sad Day

    Martha Washington dies.
  • Founded Group

    Founded Group
    Ann Pamela Cunningham founds Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union
  • Raising Funds

    Mount Vernon Ladies' Association begins raising funds to buy Mount Vernon
  • Home Again

    The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association takes over Mount Vernon