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hallway on each floor. The bricks were handmade from clay from a nearby field. Most of the furnishings are more than 200 years old.
The house and furnishings illustrate the setting into which George Washington was born and the manner of life that his father led as a moderately wealthy planter in 18th century Tidewater Virginia.
Students Derek Daczewitz and Rachel Coombs enjoyed watching the oxen. Rachel was also impressed with seeing examples of 18th century clothing, especially the veil that George Washington’s mother wore on her wedding day.
“They also showed us how to weave and a lot of farm animals. I got to pet the turkeys!” Rachel said.
Third grade student Jennifer Walker liked touring the house. “The beds were huge,” she observed.
Kathy Jenkins liked the kitchen. She was interested in how they made their soap and food. Kathy said, “It was fun to see how they did things a long time ago.”
The students have studied about George Washington by reading books, seeing films, researching information, and through discussions with their teachers. However, stepping back into an 18th century environment made history come alive.
Jennifer concluded, “Going there helps you to know what George Washington was probably like back then.”
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