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The Hazards of Winter in Washington’s Day

The Hazards of Winter in Washington’s Day

by gwffoundation | Jan 31, 2019 | Daily Life in the 1700s, Lives & Legacies, Natural History

Many people find winter miserable. It can be hard dealing with freezing temperatures, inclement weather, and long nights.  With much of the nation experiencing record-breaking cold and windchills today and the current temperature at George Washington’s Ferry...
When Washington Wanted to Know the Weather

When Washington Wanted to Know the Weather

by gwffoundation | Dec 5, 2017 | Daily Life in the 1700s, Lives & Legacies

Winter is coming.  For the next three months or so, we face cold temperatures, blustery winds, chilly rains, occasional snow and ice storms, and regular frosts.  Living in the 21st century, accurate foreknowledge of unpleasant or dangerous weather is available at our...

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