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Restoration of Mount Vernon: The work of the Mount Vernon Ladies Association
Restoration of Mount Vernon: The work of the Mount Vernon Ladies Association
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The year was 1859. Mount Vernon, the home of President George Washington, was falling apart, and threatened with eventual ruin - until one lady - Ann Pamela Cunningham visited the mansion, and set herself with the task to save it.
What resulted was the formation of the Mount Vernon Ladies Association. Through it's work the home of George Washington was restored for future generations.
Read the story to see how they raised the needed money, and went about finding the original furniture and belongings of the Washington's.
What resulted was the formation of the Mount Vernon Ladies Association. Through it's work the home of George Washington was restored for future generations.
Read the story to see how they raised the needed money, and went about finding the original furniture and belongings of the Washington's.
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