Here is Mount Vernon, the 8000 acre home of the first president of the United States, George Washington. Here he fished, grew vegatables, and brewed beer. He had many rooms to entertain guests and family.

Here is the back view of the house with excellent views of the Potomack River as they called it in his time. You can see the family sitting on the porch but we will be introduced to them in a little while. Back to the house.

Here is the main house. It has at least 12 rooms. A large and small dining room, two parlours, study, main suite and many bedrooms.

Here is another view of the back. What a view!

Here is the crows nest. It has a ladder leadingup into it. George Washington described in his journal about a storm that blew all of the windows out of it. This is probably one of the most distinctive parts of the house.

Here is the "necessary" or outhouse.

Here is a wonderful view of the front lawn. Plenty of room for a few carriages to come through since they have many guests.

Here is the carriage house, a place for guests' servants to stay.

Here is the family now. Dear old George and Martha along with John, Martha, Nelly and Eliza. Also pictured are their personal servants Caroline and William.

Here is George in his 18th century garb just hanging out on his lawn.

Here is Martha,the great grandmother of 27 people.

Here is her daughter Martha Parke Custis soon to die from a seizure.

Here is her son John Parke Custis who will carry on the family line. One of his notable family members is Robert E. Lee who married the daugther of one of his great grandchildren.

Here is John's wife Nelly and first child Eliza.

Here are thier servants Caroline and William just hanging out.

Here is Martha enjoying herself in the small parlour. The Washington's loved music very much.

Here is George busy working in his study.

Here is Martha in thier bedroom deciding on where all of her guests are going to stay.

Here is Caroline getting an attic room ready for guests.

Half the family playing cards in the large parlour. Thomas Jefferson is in the background.(not really in the house, just an extra added detail!)

William getting ready to take an afternoon nap in the downstairs bedroom.

Nelly having afternoon tea in the small dining room. Actual table is round but I liked this one better.

Caroline getting ready to go to bed for the day.

Nelly putting Eliza to sleep in the Nelly Custis bedroom.

All the family sitting down to dinner in the large dining room. This is my favorite room.