Mount Vernon
His dad died when he was __.
11
How many miles is DC from Mount Vernon?
15
Vast improvements were made in what year?
1758
When does George return to Mount Vernon after Rev War?
1783
He remains at Mount Vernon until when?
1789
George is prez during what time period?
1789-1797
When was his grave moved?
1831
It has evolved from 6 rooms to __ rooms.
21
How many slaves did Martha and George have together?
300
How tall is Martha Washington?
4'10''
How long are George and Martha married?
40 years
It has evolved from _ rooms to 21 rooms.
6
How tall was George Washington?
6'2''
How old is George when he dies?
67
How many years does the Rev War last?
8
Who was George's dad?
Augustine
George takes Lawrence where?
Barbados
When does George die?
December 14, 1799
Who was Mount Vernon named after?
Edward Vernon (admiral of Brit navy)
When was George born?
Feb 22, 1732
Where do they move?
Ferry Farm
George goes off to fight in what war first?
French and Indian war
Mount Vernon evolved under ____ ____ rule.
George Washington
What is Mount Vernon?
George Washington's home
Who are Martha's kids?
Jacky Patsy
When do George and Martha get married?
Jan 6, 1759
When does George go off to fight the Rev War?
June 1775
George's dad left Little Hunting Creek Farm to who?
Lawrence (GW oldest bro)
Where does his dad build the house?
Little Hunting Creek Farm
Who does George marry?
Martha Pandridge Custis
Who was George's mom?
Mary
Lawrence renamed LHCF to what?
Mount Vernon
What was always on his mind during the war?
Mount Vernon and farming
Where does George live during his presidency?
NYC and Philly
Where was George born?
Pope's creek farm
Mount Vernon is located along the _____ river.
Potomac
What other war does George go off to fight?
Revolutionary war
Lawrence got sick with what?
TB
Where is Pope creek farm located?
Virginia
Mount Vernon is located 15 miles from _______ __.
Washington DC
What happens to the farm?
add acreage
What happens to the house?
adds 1 1/2 stories, piazza, porticoes, cupola
What does he breed?
dogs horses donkeys
George is simply a what?
farmer
What did George love doing?
farming
What new buildings are built?
ice house, smoke house, distillery, 16 sided threshing barn
What are some new innovations?
new plow, crop rotation, fertilization
What did George die from?
severe throat infection
Eventually his grave cite was moved where?
the new tomb
Where is George buried?
the old tomb