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Also, resident Pat Jordan will portray Martha Washington and talk about being the famous First Lady and her decision to join her husband at Valley Forge. The dinner will take place on Friday, April 27, 7 p.m. at the Saturday Club, Wayne. (Wayne Suburban Newspapers, PA)
New greenhouse opens in Cuba Apr 8, 2007
Special plants will be the Martha Washington begonia and moonflowers. The Schrocks' will sell basket combinations, single-flower baskets, and flower pouches. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Got an itch to travel? Consider some of these community trips Apr 3, 2007
Cost of $89 includes transportation, self-guided tour of the Gristmill, cruise on the Potomac, talk with Martha Washington and lunch at the Mt. Vernon Inn ... Cost of $89 includes transportation, self-guided tour of the Gristmill, cruise on the Potomac, talk with Martha Washington and lunch at the Mt. Vernon Inn. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Samuel Fraunces Apr 1, 2007
Fraunces expertise was also required by Washington to assist in finding a housekeeper for Mount Vernon who could relieve Martha Washington of the drudgery of ordering and assure the household was run with things economically used. In 1789 upon assuming the Presidency Washington asked his friend to become First Steward of the Executive Mansion. (Suite101.com)
Slave painting by Lee's wife goes on view Mar 28, 2007
The plantation in Arlington, previously owned by George and Martha Washington, was confiscated to bury the Union dead killed at the Battle of First Manassas. The Lees fled the plantation in 1861 at the outbreak of the war, after Lee declined Abraham Lincoln's offer to command the Union armies and joined Confederate service. (Washington Times)
St. Peter's Parish Church Mar 15, 2007
A parish with a rich and interesting history, it has hosted many famous worshippers, including George and Martha Washington and Robert E. Lee and his family ... Although some historians dispute the location of George and Martha Washington's Jan. 6, 1759, wedding, church members insist they were married in St. Peter's ... It was a celebration of First Lady's Day to commemorate Martha Washington's birthday, June 2, 1731. (Richmond Times-Dispatch, VA)
A New Look for Old Records Mar 12, 2007
At present the "famous" items-the wills of George and Martha Washington and documents pertaining to George Mason and the Fairfax family-may be viewed on the archives website. A re-indexing of deeds between 1742 and 1797 currently under way will include all names from A to Z mentioned in the documents. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Local experts skeptical of Jesus tomb documentary Mar 3, 2007
"It's as if I found a slip of paper in my backyard with the name George on it, and another slip of paper with the name Martha on it, and I claimed it as evidence that George and Martha Washington were in my backyard," the Rev. Landry said. Mr. Cameron is executive producer of this documentary, which is directed by Jewish Canadian filmmaker Simcha Jacobovici. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Mount Vernon's Update With History Mar 3, 2007
In total, the museum and center will have 23 theaters and galleries, with one devoted to Washington's views on slavery (he ordered in his will that his slaves be freed when Martha Washington died), another highlighting the first couple's 40-year romance and another on the Constitutional Convention. To enhance the view of Washington as a farmer, military leader and statesman, the museum will have three life-size figures of him at ages 19, 45 and 57 that will be based on technology being developed... (Yahoo News -- Architecture)
Since You Asked: God pushed to the edge Mar 2, 2007
You might also be interested to know that the First Wives are on a $10 gold coin series being released in the same manner, starting this year with Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, "Lady Liberty" for presidential widower Thomas Jefferson, and Dolley Madison. And yes, those coins, too, bear the nation's two mottos. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Roses grab attention in isolated town Feb 23, 2007
(Martha Washington wore a gold-colored wedding dress. . (Anchorage Daily News)
Happy Birthday, George! Feb 22, 2007
Newtown Advance - Happy Birthday, George. Thursday 22 February, 2007. (Advance of Bucks County, PA)
Washington events in Texas combine cultures Feb 19, 2007
And she says she has a God-given gift for designing the elaborate hand-beaded gowns for the Colonial ball of the Society of Martha Washington, an event that combines red, white, and blue patriotism with Latin American flair ... She has spent the last year being the most popular woman in Laredo as Martha Washington. (Boston Globe)
America's first ladies: Ohio library was established in 1997 in their honor Feb 19, 2007
Martha Washington was often called "Lady Washington," but other titles known to have been used were Mrs. President and Mrs. Presidentress ... Pretty much everyone liked Martha Washington, but from Abigail Adams on, first ladies have attracted varying degrees of both animosity and approval ... Who was the only first lady born outside the United States: a. Martha Washington b. Hannah Van Buren c. Elizabeth Monroe d. Louisa Catherine Adams. (Deseret News)
Tall ships headed for Morro Bay Feb 19, 2007
The Lady Washington is a 112-foot reproduction of the original boat of the same name that sailed the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and was named for Martha Washington. The replica brig was built in 1989 and featured in the irates movie. (Santa Maria Times)
George Washington a big deal in Laredo Feb 18, 2007
Eric Gay -- AP Photo Escorts line up during practice for the Society of Martha Washington Colonial Pageant celebration in Laredo, Texas, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007 ... And she says she has a God-given gift for designing the elaborate hand-beaded gowns for the annual Society of Martha Washington colonial ball, which combines red, white and blue patriotism with Latin American flair ... Trevino has spent the last year being the most popular woman in Laredo as Martha Washington. (Bakersfield Californian -- Nation)
Those dresses Feb 18, 2007
"Laredo became part of Texas in 1848, when everything north of the Rio Grande became the United States. Mexican loyalists moved south, forming Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. Those who remained - including those whose names are still prominent in Laredo today - saw their daughters marry Anglo men from the East Coast."Laredo has always been divided with strong class lines, but not ethnic," said Texas A&M International historian Stanley Green.In 1896, a men's social group decided the city needed an... (The Morning Star)
Only 15 percent in survey say they'll collect the base-metal items Feb 15, 2007
999 pure, face value $10) beginning in 2007 with Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Thomas Jefferson's Liberty and Dolley Madison. More information is available at. (WorldNetDaily)
Roundup: Historical fiction Feb 8, 2007
It focuses on the lives of Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Dolley Madison and Sally Hemings ... A glimpse into the ficitionalzed lives of Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Dolley Madison and Sally Hemings. (USA Today -- Life)
First Gent - How Bill Clinton Might Blaze New Trails Feb 4, 2007 Dunham and ceremony impressive Jan 13, 2007
It'll be his job, just like it's been every first lady's since Martha Washington, to smile adoringly and be supportive even when something more fun comes along. Like drinks with the incoming class of interns. (The Ledger)
More of this story Feb 3, 2007
Birthday Wishes also volunteers at Martha Washington Learning Center in Hingham and Friends of the Homeless of the South Shore in Weymouth. At nearly every party, Calabrese is assisted by volunteer Maureen Outlaw, a Plainville mother and sociology instructor at Providence College, who designs the cakes. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
The big fuss was the ceremony in the East Room of the President's mansion where the portraits of George and Martha Washington watched over the proceedings which was lit by golden daylight from outside and a shimmering crystal chandelier from within. After rubbing shoulders with the Vice President, the Joint Chief's of Staff, congressmen, senators, and other Medal of Honor recipients the guests seemed to have the run of the first floor of the White House. (Wellsville Daily Reporter, NY)
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