Washington Speaks!

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/

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8.  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.