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GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MOUNT VERNON: Remembering the Death of our First President

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George Washington's Death
Mourning George Washington
George Washington's death on December 14, 1799 launched the nation into a period of mourning, as it faced an uncertain future without its foremost founding father.

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DID YOU KNOW?
After George Washington's death, Mount Vernon's enslaved community was divided several times over.
Many of the enslaved people freed in George Washington's will settled in free African American communities near Mount Vernon, while those owned by the Custis estate were later dispersed to the homes of Martha Washington's four grandchildren.

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HISTORIC IMAGES
FDR at Tomb
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Military Aide General Edwin M. Watson - August 6, 1942
Paying Respects to Washington
Following his death, Mount Vernon became the first tourist destination for Americans paying homage to Washington, and his tomb became an important pilgrimage site.

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What Disease Did George Washington Die From?
Jeremy Ray, Mount Vernon's Director of Interpretation, explains what modern historians believe killed the first president of the United States.
QUIZ
How Much Do You Know About George Washington's Death?
George Washington passed away on December 14, 1799.  What were his last words? Who wrote his will? Test your knowledge with our quiz.

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Opening George Washington's Tomb
Opening George Washington's Tomb
Take an inside look at the everyday process and the traditions involved in preparing the tomb of America's first President for visitors.

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KEEP HIS LEGACY ALIVE
In memory of our first president, please consider making a donation to Mount Vernon. Your contribution helps us to preserve his home for future generations.
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