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We’re Digging! – A Preview of 2022 Archeological Excavations at Ferry Farm

We’re Digging! – A Preview of 2022 Archeological Excavations at Ferry Farm

by gwffoundation | May 11, 2022 | Archaeology, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies

Field archaeologists will once again be working outdoors at George Washington’s Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm from May 16th through July 29th.  Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.  The excavation site, located on the east side of the...
Put A Lid On it: Mason Jars and Home Canning in America

Put A Lid On it: Mason Jars and Home Canning in America

by gwffoundation | Apr 20, 2022 | Archaeology, Lives & Legacies

As a Historic Preservation major at the University of Mary Washington, I spend a lot of time studying objects from the past. Through my courses, I have learned that common, everyday objects are often able to reflect the values of the people that created and used them....
1925 Dedication Day: A (Block) Party from the Past

1925 Dedication Day: A (Block) Party from the Past

by gwffoundation | Apr 6, 2022 | Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies

Spring is a busy time of year for historic house museums, as we see an influx of school groups, vacationers, and families taking advantage of the beautiful weather. This spring is an especially exciting year at Historic Kenmore since we are preparing to celebrate our...
Winter Ailments (and how to endure them in the eighteenth century)

Winter Ailments (and how to endure them in the eighteenth century)

by gwffoundation | Mar 23, 2022 | Daily Life in the 1700s, Lives & Legacies

As spring approaches in the Middle Atlantic and Northeastern states, we welcome the chance to spend more time outdoors in the fresh air instead of cooped up in our houses – getting sick.  Ailments such as colds and flu are contractible anytime, but we usually...
Kenmore’s Centennial: How the Ladies of the Kenmore Association Saved the Lewis Family Home

Kenmore’s Centennial: How the Ladies of the Kenmore Association Saved the Lewis Family Home

by gwffoundation | Mar 9, 2022 | Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies

The year 2022 is significant for The George Washington Foundation as it is the centennial of the saving of Kenmore.  We have begun the new year with a new exhibit exploring the saving of Kenmore by The Kenmore Association and the beginning of the restoration of...
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