Washington’s Thoughts of Home–September 30, 1776

US History Archives - 250 and Counting · Sep 30, 2026 · 2m

Mount Vernon, the mansion along the Potomac River in which George Washington lived, was originally built by his father when George was two years old. At that time, however, it was a rather modest house. Washington’s half-brother Lance lived in the house until his death in 1752. After a year or two, George leased out […] The post Washington’s Thoughts of Home–September 30, 1776 appeared first on 250 and Counting.