My wife and I joined the Mt. Vernon association when we moved up here 2 years ago, and go every eight weeks or so- not necessarily to take the house tour, but to explore the grounds and attend special events they have. My wife especially enjoys the times when you can sit and visit with Lady Washington. It’s amazing how they are still learning things about the house and it’s grounds. Currently there’s a restoration project underway to stabilize-and re-open to the public- the ice cellar complex, which runs underneath the bluff the mansion sits on.
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Originally Posted by Don Boose
That's a fine historical model. I've visited Mount Vernon several times over the years, first in the early 50s and most recently about 20 years ago. Always an enjoyable experience.
Don
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