by gwffoundation | Jun 25, 2025 | Archaeology, Behind the Scenes, Building George's House, Ferry Farm, George Washington's Ferry Farm, Historic Preservation, Lives & Legacies, TOPFIVE
We are heading into the final stretch of this year’s exploration of the 18th-century kitchen at George Washington’s Ferry Farm, and it definitely hasn’t disappointed! The finds are getting bigger and better as we continue excavating deeper into the cellar and...
by gwffoundation | Apr 22, 2025 | 18th Century Crafts, 20th century, Architectual Restoration, Collections Management, Daily Life in the 1700s, Historic Kenmore, Lewis Family, Lives & Legacies
Linum (“Flax”) and oleum (“oil”) – Fashionable and Affordable As a Historic Preservation student at the University of Mary Washington, I’ve grown to appreciate almost all aspects of materiality. Over the past four years, my education has...
