George And MarthaCream Paint ColorsWilton CarpetMansion TourWool SofaMoving To EnglandFairfax CountyAmerican InteriorSleeping RoomKeeping up with the Washingtons: Historians just found evidence of the first sofa in VirginiaThe front parlor at Mount Vernon reopens with a fancy bright blue sofa.38
Painting Over PanelingDark Blue House ExteriorDark Blue HousesColonial ColorsMansion RoomsDining Room Paint ColorsHouse JournalPainting Wood PanelingDining Room PaintRoom by RoomGeorge Washington expanded and improved Mount Vernon throughout his life. Explore each of the twenty-one beautifully interpreted rooms throughout the Mansion's three floors.1
Mansion TourBlithe SpiritColonial TimesAmerican InteriorTraditional Dining RoomMount VernonColonial HouseGeorge WashingtonUpholstered FurnitureGeorge Washington’s Mount Vernon reopens front parlor after two-year renovationGeorge Washington's Mount Vernon's front parlor in the first president's mansion has been restored. It was the first renovation to the room in over 30 years.11
Mansion RoomsEstate GardenVirginia HomesAttic RoomsMount VernonThree FloorGeorge WashingtonRoom InteriorThe SearchRoom by RoomGeorge Washington expanded and improved Mount Vernon throughout his life. Explore each of the twenty-one beautifully interpreted rooms throughout the Mansion's three floors.6
Presidential HomesAmerican MansionsVirginia HistoryHeart Pine FlooringColonial TimesAmerican InteriorColonial AmericaMount VernonHistorical PlaceRoom by RoomGeorge Washington expanded and improved Mount Vernon throughout his life. Explore each of the twenty-one beautifully interpreted rooms throughout the Mansion's three floors.413
Mansion RoomsColonial InteriorMartha WashingtonMt VernonColonial AmericaBedroom FurnishingsAlexandria VaMount VernonColonial HouseNelly Custis BedroomNelly Custis, Martha Washington's granddaughter, was raised at Mount Vernon by the Washingtons, and she and her husband also lived at Mount Vernon during the first two years of their marriage. The crib was given to Nelly by Martha Washington, for Nelly's first child, who was born at Mount Vernon in 1799.Via swap-bot: Quotecard Postcard #36, thanks to warholastoria (The world is too dangerous for anything but the truth and too small for anything but love. William Sloane Coffin)4
Martha WashingtonGeorgian ArchitectureAmerican InteriorColonial AmericaMount VernonHistoric PreservationColonial HouseClassic InteriorEarly AmericanGeorge Washington on Twitter“Mount Vernon offers a variety of exciting tours throughout the year! https://t.co/z2mWlqm6eR #tours #dogs”26
Mount Vernon InteriorMonticello Thomas JeffersonThomas JeffersonMount VernonGeorge WashingtonHistorical SitesTo ShareThe PastShare ItDesign Inspiration from Mount Vernon and MonticelloWe recently visited the historic sites of George Washington's, Mount Vernon and Thomas Jefferson's, Monticello. I came away inspired by the designs of the past and wanted to share it with you!4
Historic Paint ColoursHistoric ColoursGeorgian InteriorsDining Room FireplaceColonial TimesMt VernonHouse LondonPhiladelphia MuseumsPhiladelphia Museum Of ArtMt Vernon, George Washington's homeJosefina and Grace in front of a bronze sculpture of George and Martha Washington and two children who are their grandchildren. This map shows the position of the buildings and gardens. This is the Greenhouse. Grace & Josefina in the garden. Josefina and Grace meandering through the flower beds. The blacksmith shop. Walkway to the main house. Oh my, isn't it lovely! The house tour begins in the formal dining room. Next we saw the entry hall. The dining room for everyday use. This is one of…24
Orchestra InstrumentsMusic InstituteMansion TourColonial AmericaMount VernonEarly AmericanGeorge WashingtonMusic RoomHouse StuffEarly American MusicThe following brief essay is designed for students and others interested in an introduction to this field.4