Tag Archives: Lawrence Washington

ERW Weekender: The George Washington House

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Phill Greenwalt

In September 1751, a 19-year old, tall, strapping, young Virginian accompanied an ailing older half-brother on a journey to Barbados, in the West Indies. Unbeknownst to this teenager, the journey to the Caribbean Island would be his last venture out … Continue reading →

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War of Jenkins’ Ear and the Washington Connection

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Phill Greenwalt

Propaganda, imperial ambitions, and one small ear caused a flare-up in the New World between the European powers of Great Britain and Spain. In one of the most comical, bewildering, and interesting causes for war, the conflict known as the … Continue reading →

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Robert “King” Carter and the Father of our Country – Connecting the Dots of History

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Rob Orrison

A lot of understanding history is understanding connections. Making relevant connections and interpreting those connections to people. Recently I played a part in curating a new exhibit at the Manassas Museum. This exhibit “A Virginia Aristocracy: The Carters of Virginia” … Continue reading →

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