“I Look Not On Things Beneath Me”: Our Snobbiest Artifact, a Wax Seal Stamp That Needs To Dial Back that Sass

by gwffoundation | Jan 8, 2020 | Archaeology, Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies

‘Haughty’ is not a word used often to describe artifacts.  That is, of course, unless the artifact in question is a glass wax seal stamp with a kind of snooty message on it.  Of diminutive size (smaller than a dime) with a pretty little flower in the center it...

Making Ribband Jelly & Blancmange

by gwffoundation | Dec 22, 2019 | Holiday History, Lives & Legacies

As Christmastime approaches again, it’s time to focus attention on two more forgotten favorites from the 18th century dessert table: ribband jelly and blancmange. Ribband Jelly Our first dessert is a simple Ribband Jelly that descends from an ancient dessert called...

33rd Annual Gingerbread House Contest & Exhibit at Ferry Farm [Photos]

by gwffoundation | Dec 19, 2019 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies

It’s the 33rd year of a a long-standing holiday tradition: the Gingerbread Contest & Exhibit at George Washington’s Ferry Farm!  This year’s theme is “Holiday Songs.”   Winners Level 1: Age 2-5 First Place Ribbon ~ “Let it Snow” by Samantha Wainwright Level...

Little George Visits Point Pleasant [Photos]

by gwffoundation | Dec 15, 2019 | Lives & Legacies, Washington in the World

Two staff members who work at George Washington’s Ferry Farm and Historic Kenmore recently traveled to Point Pleasant, West Virginia and Gallipolis, Ohio, two small cities situated across from each other on the Ohio River.  Little George went along and visited a few...

6th Annual “A Wee Christmas at Kenmore” [Photos]

by gwffoundation | Dec 10, 2019 | Historic Kenmore, Holiday History, Lives & Legacies

Visit Kenmore this holiday season for an exhibit of highly detailed, replica dollhouses – including the mansion – and miniatures in the Crowninshield Museum Building. Share memories of your dollhouse with your family as you explore life in miniature! Put your mind and...

Mickey Owen Was Found in the Plaster!: A Look at Some Curious Inclusions Found in Plaster from Historic Kenmore

by gwffoundation | Dec 4, 2019 | Archaeology, Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies

Historic Kenmore is known for the unique decorative plasterwork seen on many of its ceilings. However, some of its most unusual pieces of plaster were discovered during repair work being done in 1989. These were pieces of plaster that contained large clumps of animal...