Why consider learning from George and Martha Washington in 2015?
Here are 8 great topics they will be speaking about!
Learn about them at: http://www.georgeandmarthawashington.com/
- Youth and Childhoods—1731-1752
Topic
includes “our childhoods”, George’s surveying, and our
relationships with the Fairfaxes, We also talk about Martha’s
marriage to Daniel Custis, and George’s inheritance.
- French and Indian War Years—1752-1759
This
topic includes George's pre-Revolution military career, how we met
and courted. We talk about Martha's children and the events around
the F & I War.
- Family Life at Mt. Vernon Between The Wars—1758-1775
In
this topic, we discuss early years on the plantation, crops and
slavery issues,
our
lives at White House Plantation and Mt. Vernon Plantation, the
education of Jacky and Patsy, and Jacky's married life/family.
- The Revolutionary War, Part 1: The General and Mrs. Washington—1775-1778
We
present the events leading to The Declaration of Independence, our
roles early in the American Revolution. We talk about Martha
attending winter encampments, the strife at Valley Forge, the
Victories and Defeats, and selected battles: Lexington and Concord
to Monmouth.
- The Revolutionary War, Part 2: The General and Mrs. Washington—1779-1783
George
and Martha discuss life from battles in the Southern Campaign, the
mutinies, the battle and surrender at Yorktown, the Newburgh
Conspiracy, George’s Resignation as Commander-in-Chief, to the
Treaty of Paris, 1783.
- The President and "Lady" Washington—1783-1797
We
share our contributions during the Birth of Our Nation, and we
explain the events surrounding the Constitutional Convention, the 8
years serving as the Chief Executive and "Lady" Washington,
the leaders we worked with, as well as, the Whiskey Rebellion, Jay's
Treaty, National Bank, future capital city/D.C. , and Farewell
Address.
- Our "Vine and Fig" Years at Mt. Vernon /Retirement—1797-1802
As
we retired to Mt. Vernon after the call of duty as
Commander-in-chief, we address restoring Mt. Vernon, Plantation
Economics (tobacco, fishing, whiskey distillery, mules) ,
entertaining endless guests, dealing with the slavery issue, and
being called back into service by President Adams—George’s Will,
and their other "children"—grandchildren, nieces, and
nephews.
- Colonial Life—Military *--1770’s
Our
presentation is interactive as we talk about the experiences of the
Continental Army and contrast that with the experiences of the
British Army. We further explain about encampments and the life of a
camp follower
and
families of soldiers and compare that with the daily life in the
colonies.
