by gwffoundation | Jan 11, 2016 | Historic Kenmore, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies
Each January, Historic Kenmore presents Twelfth Night at Kenmore, a dramatic theater presentation that imagines the first Christmas that Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis spent in their newly built home. The play is set in January 1776 and that year is not a time...
by gwffoundation | Jan 4, 2016 | Historic Kenmore, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies
This coming weekend — Friday, January 8, Saturday, January 9, or Sunday, January 10 — Historic Kenmore again presents Twelfth Night at Kenmore, a dramatic theater presentation set in January 1776. It is the first Christmas that Fielding and Betty...
by gwffoundation | Dec 29, 2015 | Historic Kenmore, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies
On January 8, 9, and 10, Historic Kenmore presents “Twelfth Night at Kenmore,” a dramatic theater performance inside the 18th century home of Fielding and Betty Lewis. This short video previews the performance. Immerse yourself in the experience the...
by gwffoundation | Dec 21, 2015 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Historic Kenmore, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies
The George Washington Foundation wishes everyone a joyous holiday season! Enjoy these photos of holiday decorations created by wonderful volunteers! The George Washington Foundation Garden Guild decorated at Kenmore and the Lake Anna Garden Club decorated at Ferry...
by gwffoundation | Dec 16, 2015 | Historic Kenmore, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies
When Fielding Lewis moved his family into their new home – the magnificent brick house we call Kenmore – in late 1775 it was the culmination of years of hard work and planning. It might seem as though that year’s holiday season should have been one of continual joy....
by gwffoundation | Dec 14, 2015 | Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies
Curator Meghan Budinger shows us some of the beautiful and fascinating historic tableware on display in Kenmore’s dining room. Learn more about Kenmore’s decorative arts on “The Rooms at Kenmore” blog at...
