Martha Washington

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Discover Martha Washington's Story through Lynn Rymarz - her marriage to George, life at Mount Vernon, and tales from the dawn the nation.

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Afternoon Teas

Join us for an educational Afternoon Tea...with a guest historical figure! Past visitors include Lucille Ball, Julia Child, and Sacagawea.

Everybody knows George Washington is called the Founding Father of our nation, but what about his wife, Martha? Discover the story of how she met and married George Washington and their life at Mount Vernon. She will share her favorite recipes, including one for cough medicine. Hear her tell the true stories about George’s wooden teeth, him chopping down the cherry tree, his love of books and farming. She will tell how George helped in America’s fight for independence during the Revolutionary War and how he became our first President, the Founding Father of our nation and she our Founding Mother. Tea and cucumber sandwiches will be served.

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