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Hoecake Cook-off
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The hoecake, a cornmeal-based breakfast food that resembles the pancake, was George Washington's favorite food. He liked his "swimming in butter in honey." Mount Vernon inv...
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Math and Science: Great Ingredients for Gingerbread
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Every year former White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier makes a gingerbread replica of George Washington's Mount Vernon, but this year he had some special helpers.
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Turkey Pardoned by Obama Arrives at MV
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For the second year in a row the turkey pardoned by President Barack Obama (and the spare standby turkey) came to Mount Vernon after the pardoning ceremony to live out the ...
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Saluting Servicemen and Women at Mount Vernon
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In honor of our nation's veterans, Mount Vernon admitted all active duty, former, or retired military personnel free-of-charge on Veterans Day. These honored guests were in...
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Volunteers Upkeep Early D.C. Boundary Markers
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In the late 18th century, the architects of the nation's capital set the boundaries for the new city via a series of stones that were placed around its perimeter. Today 36 ...
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Mount Vernon Portrait Project
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For more information check out: www.mountvernon.org/portraitprogram. Mount Vernon continues its crusade to send a free copy of Rembrandt Peale's Porthole Portrait of George...
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Washington and Rochambeau Unveil Route
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On the 230th anniversary of General Washington and General Rochambeau's pivotal visit to Mount Vernon after they dispatched their forces toward Yorktown, Mount Vernon held ...
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MV's Exhibit at its Stop in Philly
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It's not easy for most people to get to Mount Vernon, so we're bringing Mount Vernon to you. Our traveling exhibit, Discover the Real George Washington: New Views From Moun...
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Hurricane Irene Blankets Estate in Rain
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Aside from a few trees down, Mount Vernon saw very little damage from Hurricane Irene. In the middle of the storm, our director of horticulture, Dean Norton, shot this vide...
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Irene-Proofing the Estate
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Mount Vernon protects both the outside and valuables inside the Mansion for Hurricane Irene.
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