by gwffoundation | Dec 31, 2015 | Lives & Legacies
This December marks the one-year anniversary of Lives & Legacies: Stories from George Washington’s Ferry Farm and Historic Kenmore. As we bring the blog’s first year to a close, we thought it might be worthwhile to share once again several of our most...
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...
by gwffoundation | Dec 10, 2015 | Lives & Legacies
Occasionally, archaeologists uncover an artifact which raises more questions than it answers. Recent re-examination of artifacts recovered from Historic Kenmore revealed a number of ceramic sherds with an elaborate but unidentified crest. Determining the ware and...
