It doesn't surprise me one bit that George Washington didn't want to be king and wasn't concerned in being powerful. With an estate like Mount Vernon who would! I would give up all the power in the world to go retire at this amazing place...(amazing doesn't begin to quite describe the beauty of Mount Vernon.)
He was quite the man that George!
We finally made it to Mount Vernon...we splurged and paid however much it costs to get in. I think it was worth it...Scott might beg to differ and I'm just glad that I can say I went! So it was worth it.
I'm happy that Brielle and Braden were able to witness his house and actually picture in their heads what they learn in school. They have been talking about George Washington in their schools quite a bit since President's Day.
I love that they can talk about these things in school and then we can go show them these places! Seriously...how many kids can do that?
They are lucky!
These are the statues that welcome you when you enter the visitor's center at Mount Vernon.
Brielle was in LOVE with Martha's dress and jewelry.
We went to story time and they learned about the things that George grew in his garden and the animals they had in the farm.
This is the greenhouse and the gardens.
This place is a dream...I can only imagine what it looked like with all the plants and flowers inside the greenhouse.
Look at that house!
It is so amazing to me that it is made of wood! yes, wood!
They used sand to make it look like stone.
I was so sad that we weren't allowed to take photos inside the house.
Suffice it to say, that it was pretty magnificent inside. Beautiful detail every where you turned.
Most of the pieces inside are original.
Doesn't that totally look like stone?
We went to the blacksmith shop.
It was really interesting to watch how they bend the metal.
We spent a while on the back lawn area of the house, which faces the Potomac. It was an exquisite view.
That's when I realized the reason for George's desire to retire at Mount Vernon.
I can only imagine the peaceful, wonderful life he lived after his presidency.
Mount Vernon is like a little piece of paradise.
The view of the Potomac.
Acres and acres of beautiful farm.
Our final spot was the tomb.
It was a beautiful outing and I'm so, so grateful that we got to go before we leave.
3 comments:
wow, great minds must think alike, we were just there this past weekend! :) Amazing place!
I love getting to experience all of these cool places through your pictures and descriptions! You are so passionate too, about all of the places you visit. I love it. :) Makes me appreciate being an American more, if that makes sense?
I love Mt. Vernon! (When I went, I learned George Washington died there on my birthday in 1799.) Such a blessing you guys have of living where you do and being able to visit such wonderful historical sites. Enjoy it before you move!
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