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A Trip to Mount Vernonin 1797
Background:
Today, Mount Vernon has over a millionvisitors each year and is the most visitedhistoric home in the United States. However,even during George Washingtons lifetimewhen travel was very difficult, thousands of visitors came to mount Vernon from all overthe world to meet George Washington and visit his home. In 1797, George Washington finishedhis second term as President and retired to Mount Vernon to enjoy the numerousimprovements he had made to his estate over the previous 45 years. Daily life at Mount Vernon included a large range of household chores, farming, and milling done by over 300slaves, as well as the activities of the Washington family such as dining, music, andentertaining their many visitors.
Your Task:
Plan a trip to visit George and Martha Washington in 1797. Follow thesesteps on the attached pages to plan your journey and make a record of your time at Mount Vernon.
Step
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1. A letter to Mr. and Mrs. Washington requesting to visit.2. Planning for the Trip3. Journal Entries (2) (from two days spent at Mount Vernon)4. A thank-you letter to Mr. and Mrs. Washington.
 
 
 
 
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Directions: Compose a letter to Mr. and Mrs. Washington requesting an opportunity to visit with them at their home, Mount Vernon.Include the following information in your letter:1. With whom you will be traveling.2. When they could expect you to arrive.3. Why you would like to visit them. (What would you like to discuss with theWashingtons or learn from visiting with them?)
September 1, 1797 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Washington,
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