13 December 2011

Chez George

A while back I spotted a Groupon to visit Mount Vernon and snatched it up. We waited a while to use it so we could go when the estate was all decked out for Christmas and it did not disappoint.

Apparently one Christmas the General (as they call him there) rented a camel to entertain his family, so now they bring a camel in every year. This camel wasn’t all that entertaining, but Lincoln thought it was pretty cool. We also saw a chocolate demonstration and the turkey that was officially pardoned by President Obama on Thanksgiving.

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Here we are in front of the Mansion.

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There was a real working blacksmith on the estate as well. We asked him tons of questions and enjoyed watching him make J hooks.

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You aren’t allowed to take pictures inside the mansion, but we saw such interesting sites as a key to the Bastille that was given to Gen. Washington as a gift, the room where he died, and his study and chair.

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There was a hill perfect for rolling down just behind the mansion. Several kids were rolling away and Lincoln wanted to give it a try.

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Jonathan tried to give him a lesson…

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But just ended up on the ground right along with him.

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Our last stop was a GW museum where they had a replica of the mansion made of gingerbread by the White House Pastry chief. It was pretty impressive.

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2 comments:

Lindsey Hicks said...

Wow. Bringing a camel home for Christmas in the 18th century - Could the General get any cooler?! You are still looking amazing.

Nat said...

LOVE Mt. Vernon. You guys look like you're doing well. The camel does not.