After all these years we FINALLY made it to Mount Vernon!Entrance with the circle drive. Again, we visited a landmark that was hidden by scaffolding! They are doing some structural rehabilitation on this side.This is the porch that faces the Potomac River.Potomac River from Mt Vernon’s front porchTulip Poplar planted by George Washington in 1785.The ballroom, where the Washingtons entertained.Mirror actually owned by George Washington.George and Martha Washington’s bedroom. George died in this bed in 1799. Martha closed the door and never slept in this room again. She died in 1802.George Washington’s office.The actual key from the French Bastille. This was a gift to George Washington from French Marquis de Lafayette.The Washingtons’ tomb.George Washngton’s casket.The museum was very full and informative. There are several videos that are very well done. This is a scene of young George Washington as a surveyorRevolutionary War General George Washington on his horseGeorge Washington’s inaugurationGeorge Washington’s actual dentures. They were not wood, but a combination of human and cow teeth, and elephant ivory!George and Martha with grandchildren “Washy” and NellyAs our nation’s first president, Washington was certainly self-aware of his importance in the country’s future and continuity.So it looks like people have been rubbing Washington’s nose, so…… since we did it with Abraham Lincoln, why not Washington?!
