by gwffoundation | Apr 24, 2017 | Archaeology, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies
During spring break last week, George Washington’s Ferry Farm hosted to Grandparent-Grandchild Archaeology Camp. Campers, young and old, got a crash course on the entire archaeology process at Ferry Farm and the importance of archaeology to history. From...
by gwffoundation | Apr 20, 2017 | Building George's House, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies
In this video, we learn about the roof of the Washington house reconstruction from Project Manager John Jeanes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9m6H2q-2Nk?ecver=1 Check out a timelapse video of the roof being built here. Learn more about the Washington House here and...
by gwffoundation | Apr 12, 2017 | Building George's House, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies
A few weeks ago at George Washington’s Ferry Farm, painters finished painting the exterior of the Washington house. They used a red color known as “Spanish brown.” The paint is linseed oil-based and actually behaves more like a stain. Modern oil-based paint can, in...
by gwffoundation | Apr 10, 2017 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies, Natural History
Spring flowers are blooming at George Washington’s Ferry...
by gwffoundation | Apr 7, 2017 | Building George's House, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies
The roof of the rebuilt Washington house at Ferry Farm was recently completed. The work was done by tradesmen using a mix of 18th century building methods and 21st century equipment. The roofing was done by Peter Post Restorations....
