by gwffoundation | Jan 25, 2023 | Archaeology, Betty Washington, Lives & Legacies, Twelfth Night, Washington family
This year at our annual Twelfth-Night celebrations, visitors could enter the kitchen for a short lecture and demonstration. The archaeology and curatorial teams gave the talks to explain two important food items that play a part in Kenmore’s history and the...
by gwffoundation | Aug 31, 2022 | 18th Century Crafts, Archaeology, Behind the Scenes, Forgeries, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies, Washington family
The concept of buying items to remember certain events or travels is commonplace today. Who goes abroad without bringing back a trinket naming the location? Is it possible to go antiquing without seeing an item that commemorates the wedding of Charles and Diana? Even...
by gwffoundation | Jun 22, 2022 | 18th Century Crafts, Lives & Legacies, Washington family
The design of books today is an art form. Think about it. What will catch the reader’s eye? What cover art will convey the theme or subject of the pages inside? If you’ve ever pulled an older book off a shelf, say one owned or used by George Washington (or...
by gwffoundation | Jun 8, 2022 | Daily Life in the 1700s, Lives & Legacies, Washington family
Ask someone to list traditional summertime activities, and they will probably mention picnics, family reunions, beach vacations, mountain getaways, and baseball games. Their list is likely to include going to the fair as well. The fair as a summer pastime is a...
by gwffoundation | May 25, 2022 | Betty Washington, Daily Life in the 1700s, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies, Washington family
School is out for summer…almost! Students are counting down the days until they are free from homework, but the learning does not have to stop!. The George Washington Foundation has been busy preparing fun-filled summer camps to encourage critical thinking through...
by gwffoundation | Feb 14, 2022 | Archaeology, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies, Washington family, Washington in the World
We are excited to be celebrating George Washington’s 290th birthday (although it’s the day before his actual birth date) on President’s Day! On February 22, 1732, George was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Some interesting facts are associated...
