by gwffoundation | Feb 28, 2018 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies
It’s easy to take our refrigerators for granted. There they sit in our kitchens quietly keeping our food safe to eat and making our lives quite easy. It may be difficult to imagine but a large percentage of time on an 18th century homestead such as George...
by gwffoundation | Feb 14, 2018 | Archaeology, Civil War, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies
Thimbles were once a popular token of affection given to ladies by family members, close acquaintances, or sanguine suitors. These essential tools formed an ideal gift for a beloved family member or an appropriate token of affection during those early, initial stages...
by gwffoundation | Feb 12, 2018 | Building George's House, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies, The Rooms at Ferry Farm
In this video, Curator Meghan Budinger shows us early arrivals among the reproduction furniture to go into the reconstructed Washington house at George Washington’s Ferry Farm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f6Or0hGeEQ?ecver=1
by gwffoundation | Feb 8, 2018 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lewis Family, Lives & Legacies
George Washington’s Ferry Farm is located on a hill overlooking the Rappahannock River. That river connects to the Chesapeake Bay and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. When young George Washington lived at Ferry Farm, the Rappahannock was a gateway to the entire...
by gwffoundation | Jan 31, 2018 | Building George's House, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies, The Rooms at Ferry Farm
As more of reproduction furnishings for the Washington house get underway, I thought I might address one of the more notable characteristics of the pieces: their feet. Anyone familiar with antique furniture has noticed the sometimes rather odd appearance of foot...
by gwffoundation | Jan 26, 2018 | Archaeology, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies
It’s flu season again. And for most of us who get sick that means a trip to the doctor, perhaps some prescribed medicines, and lots of rest. But what did George Washington do when he got sick? Although most of us likely think of our first president as perpetually...
