After eight years in the presidency, the Washingtons retired from public duty and returned home. Join Mrs. Washington as she reflects on her life in the public eye and how the final eight years of service and an unlikely friendship have shaped the role of the president’s lady.
Other Experiences
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Cook
Watch as cooks prepare historically accurate dishes.
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Robert Carter House
Explore the processes used to investigate this unfurnished 18th-century house while learning about the Robert Carter family and the enslaved and free individuals who lived here.
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Silversmith
Watch silversmiths create flatware, hollowware, jewelry, and more using 18th-century techniques.