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George Washington, My Grandfather, and the Noble Art of Fencing

George Washington, My Grandfather, and the Noble Art of Fencing

by gwffoundation | Aug 18, 2016 | Archaeology, Lives & Legacies

Editor’s Note: This is the second of two posts inspired by this year’s Summer Olympics. This week, Archaeologist Mara Kaktins reflects on the connection fencing has created between her family and George Washington. Read our first Olympics-inspired post here. At our...
Show Horse: How Colonial Horse and Rider Looked Their Best

Show Horse: How Colonial Horse and Rider Looked Their Best

by gwffoundation | Aug 10, 2016 | Archaeology, Lives & Legacies

Editor’s Note: This is the first of two posts inspired by this year’s Summer Olympics. This week, it’s an equestrian-inspired post from Archaeologist Laura Galke, who briefly looks at some of the ornaments found on 18th century horse tack. What an...

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