New Horizon found her way today to George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon was George Washington’s home for 45 years. It was really extra special to arrive by boat and a perfect day for walking the grounds. We spent a few hours touring the house, grounds, gardens, memorials, and museum. We did not have time to visit the Distillery and Gristmill which is three miles from the site. The Generals whiskey is still made on-site. At the Education Center they have wonderful exhibits and the Revolutionary War 4D Theater is a must.
Did you know that George Washington had only one tooth left by the time he was elected President! His dentures were made from ivory, human and animal teeth.
The picture below is a very serious Nana - in the background Martha and George Washington’s Tomb. George died 1799 at Mount Vernon from a severe throat infection and Martha died three years later. In December 1800 Martha chose to free her late husband’s slaves ( George Washington left directions for the emancipation of all the slaves that he owned, after the death of Martha Washington) and signed a deed of manumission. The original burial vault is located nearby and the tomb was completed in 1831.
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There is also a memorial to all the slaves that worked on the farm over the years. There are no records that document the number of enslaved or free African- Americans who are buried in the cemetery. Estimates range from 100 to 150.
After leaving Mount Vernon NH cruised back down the Potomac River and dropped anchor at Breton Bay beside Protestant Point near Lovers Point! North Shore ( Mile 25). A great beef stew was ready just in time to watch yet another sunset. A lovely quite spot. Apologies for the blurry picture which was taken from a picture I took with the camera and than the iPhone. Sunset was 8.10pm.
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