by gwffoundation | Jul 3, 2026 | 20th century, Archives, Developing America, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies
The George Washington Foundation has been abuzz with anticipation for the upcoming Semiquincentennial, or 250th birthday of our United States! In all this excitement I thought it would be a compelling trip down memory lane to uncover how the nation celebrated July 4th...
by gwffoundation | Jul 23, 2025 | 20th century, Architectual Restoration, Archives, Historic Kenmore, Historic Preservation, Howard Family, Kenmore Assoication, Lewis Family, Lives & Legacies, Residents of Kenmore, TOPFIVE
When you visit Historic Kenmore today, you will find a preserved city block with gardens and pathways reaching from front to back. The tranquil estate is only interrupted by two other houses along Lewis Street, hidden behind a tree line. These buildings remain the...
