Mt. Vernon and Carlisle, Pa

On May 2nd we visited Mount Vernon.  We saw George and Martha's place.  I think I was most impressed by the view they had of the Potomac River. 

Thanks to the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, Washington’s estate has welcomed more than 80 million visitors to date—and at no expense to taxpayers. A private, non-profit organization, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association does not accept government grants or tax dollars, relying instead on ticket sales, retail and dining purchases and donations. (from their website)

From 2012-05-11

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This is where George Washington kept his riding horses. By the looks of the saddles they had not been used in a long time, but the smell of horse manure was prominent. Oh, such sweet perfume!

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We have been followed by thousands of kids from all over the United States, in Washington D.C. and now Mount Vernon.

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