Mount Vernon

While touring the Washington D.C. area, we also drove down to George Washington's Mount Vernon estate, perched on the Potomac a few miles south. The plantation home of our first President, the Mount Vernon main house was erected in the late 1740s by Lawrence Washington. In 1752, the property passed to Lawrence's widow and George, who was already living at Mount Vernon and managing the plantation. He later bought the portion left to Lawrence's widow and began to expand and improve the property. Most of the work was performed by slaves and artisans, who doubled the size of the house. Mount Vernon is open seven days a week, all year long. It's well worth a visit.

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[crazycar324]

Yeah i waited in that line for along time

[cowbelltg]

@bbal586 Yes we did see your house,right next to the "Necessary",because you are full of shit.

[7ajm777]

Is yours the house on the hill overlooking the forest trail to the south? Near the "farm" area?

[bbal586]

no bull shit. my house li if your looking at the house from the river, my house is about 200 yrds away. i can cross my fence in my backyard, and be on Mount vernon. Great place. I was also in a rifle corps reinactment there.

[dude138812]

i was there today!

[lyricaldancer27]

i went their in 8th grade!!! I hlped lead a ceremony for George and Martha Washington!! It was prett cool!!!

[cowbucs]

Thanks for posting. Brought back memories.

[coralprincess25]

Nicely done. I enjoyed visiting MV more than I thought I would.

[olbigdik]

God save our General!! Thank you for posting. The true bodyguard of our country....