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GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MOUNT VERNON: Celebrating George and Martha Washington's Wedding Anniversary

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The Washingtons In Love: A Timeline Of Their Relationship
The evolution of the relationship between George and Martha Washington is one to behold. What began as a traditional marriage in a semi-aristocratic society blossomed into a strong romance.

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DID YOU KNOW?
Martha Washington destroyed almost all of her correspondences with her husband when he died in 1799. Only three letters escaped the mass eradication, and one of these letters reveals an aspect of George Washington seldom seen in his daily correspondences.

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OBJECT SPOTLIGHT
Wedding Shoes
Martha Washington's Wedding Shoes
When she married George Washington, Martha Danridge Custis is said to have worn these lavishly embellished shoes of "purple satin with silver trimmings."

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VIDEO
Martha Washington Video
The Wedding Of George And Martha Washington
In this video, Martha Washington shares recollections of her wedding, which took place on January 6, 1759, and answers questions about her relationship with George Washington.
QUIZ
What Do You Know About The Washingtons' Marriage?
Where did the wedding occur? How many years were they married? Test your knowledge with our quiz.

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VIDEO
Video
How Old Was George Washington When He Got Married?
Mount Vernon's Martha Washington answers a question about her marriage to the first president.

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THE SHOPS AT MOUNT VERNON
Mount Vernon Love Story
Mount Vernon Love Story
Read the first novel by bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark! Originally published as Aspire to the Heavens in 1969, Mount Vernon Love Story is a fictional account of the Washingtons' lives together, based on historical research.

A Mount Vernon bookplate, signed by the author, is included with your purchase.

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