by gwffoundation | May 18, 2017 | George Washington, Lives & Legacies
It’s probably the myth that is more enduring and widespread than any other about George Washington. At some point from someone, you have heard that George Washington’s false teeth were made of wood. It is not true. In reality, his dentures and dental tribulations...
by gwffoundation | May 15, 2017 | Building George's House, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies
In this video, we see the flooring in the Washington house being installed and talk with Project Manager John Jeanes about the flooring materials and installation process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O06XrbYdfE?ecver=1 Learn more about the Washington House here...
by gwffoundation | May 10, 2017 | Archaeology, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies
As work continues on the reconstructed Washington family home at Ferry Farm, we archaeologists are continuing to identify items that were owned by the Washingtons so we can eventually fill the reconstructed house with plates, bowls, glasses, and many other objects...
by gwffoundation | May 8, 2017 | Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies, Natural History
Spring flowers blooming recently at Historic...
by gwffoundation | May 3, 2017 | Collections Management, Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies
“The drawing-room walls are covered with pictures, some very fine, from the ancient masters, but most of them portraits of our most distinguished men, six or eight by Stewart. The mantelpiece, tables in each corner and in fact wherever one could be fixed, were filled...
