Sunday, November 3, 2013

2013-11-03 George Washington Birthplace National Monument (Popes Creek)

Pope's Creek in Westmoreland County, Virginia, about 40 miles south of Mount Vernon is the birthplace of President George Washington
 
 
We took a drive north to visit this famous birthplace... what a neat area George had to spend his childhood days in....
 
 
 
Much of the grounds are still used for raising livestock



The homestead is reflective of an 18th century tobacco farm - Popes Creek is a tributary off of the Potomac River.


The homestead has been maintained to reflect it's history.

this was Georges bedroom and play area...


original era furniture and dinnerware were evident throughout the home.

cooking areas were often located adjacent to the main quarters....



the workshop included a pedal lathe....


house staff and field hands lived adjacent to the main house ....


I believe the tree that George cut down was originally somewhere in this area... much of the original homestead had been burned down....

 



The grounds were just really enjoyable and well maintained.

Popes Creek....



 
Thanks George for all you did to help launch and protect our great Country!!!!
 
 


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