by gwffoundation | Sep 28, 2022 | Lives & Legacies
This past week the curatorial and archaeology departments came together to fulfill a long-held dream to make oyster ice cream. Many people asked “why?” others said “gross,” and many just shook their heads at our endeavor. But we are not easily...
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...
