by gwffoundation | Dec 1, 2024 | Archaeology, Architectual Restoration, Historic Kenmore, Historic Preservation, Lives & Legacies, Residents of Kenmore
While the house at Historic Kenmore has been faithfully restored to its circa 1775 appearance, the road to that final result was a pretty dirty one. As in plaster dust, paint fumes, and all manner of dirt and debris. Back in the late 1980s and early 1990s,...
by gwffoundation | Sep 15, 2021 | Behind the Scenes, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies
In this video, we meet historic interpreter Gary Haynes and follow him during his workday at George Washington’s Ferry...
by gwffoundation | Jul 7, 2021 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies
Throughout my time as a museum professional, I have worked at several different museums each with different classifications, rules, and operating procedures. Before entering the museum world, I used to think that most museums operated in a similar way. However, that...
by gwffoundation | Jun 14, 2018 | Behind the Scenes, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Lives & Legacies, Washington family
At George Washington’s Ferry Farm, we focus on archaeology as one way to learn about both the Washingtons and the other people who lived and worked on this landscape. We rely on archaeology because many of these residents did not leave behind documentary primary...
by gwffoundation | Jan 23, 2017 | George Washington's Ferry Farm, Historic Kenmore, Lives & Legacies
Scenes from an exciting and memorable year at Historic Kenmore and George Washington’s Ferry...
