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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Visit with Jane Vobe
Step into the past with Jane Vobe, keeper of the tavern "where all the best people resorted". Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges she faced.
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Tin Plate Worker
See the tin plate workers snip, shape, and bend tin plate into kettles, cups, and other items.
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The Marquis's Spy
Step into the past with James Armistead Lafayette, Enslaved Revolutionary Spy.