by gwffoundation | Nov 7, 2016 | Building George's House, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies
The timber frame – from floor joists to roof sheathing — 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 timbers were fashioned by...
by gwffoundation | Nov 3, 2016 | Daily Life in the 1700s, Lives & Legacies
In today’s electrically-lit world, we have very little notion of exactly how dark it can be in a house without any artificial light at all. In fact, our modern eyes have become so accustomed to bright lighting at all hours of the day and night, that we would probably...
by gwffoundation | Oct 31, 2016 | Archaeology, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies
The use of folk magic may seem foreign and exotic to many of us in the 21st century. If we look closer, though, it is apparent that some modern Americans still practice it today – even if they don’t realize it. Have you ever hunted for a four-leaf clover? Have you...
by gwffoundation | Oct 26, 2016 | George Washington, Lives & Legacies
George Washington did not experience what we would now consider a normal childhood. Life at Ferry Farm was filled with excitement, sadness, intrigue, and tragedy for young George. Here we present a list of “Ten Pivotal Moments of George Washington’s Boyhood.” This is...
by gwffoundation | Oct 24, 2016 | Behind the Scenes, Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies
On rare occasions, Historic Kenmore offers special behind-the-scenes tours that take visitors into portions of the home not usually open to the public during regular tours. Additionally, Meghan Budinger, Aldrich Director of Curatorial Operations, leads the tour and...
