Secrets of Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon (1758- ) , the seat of America's first family, has its share of secrets. Among them are the #Freemason connections in one of Washington's only religious artworks, a #pastel #painting of #StJohntheEvangelist , coming up for auction in October 2024.

Sources:

#PotomackCompany , " #GeorgeWashington 's " , https://www.potomackcompany.com/auction-lot/george-washingtons-watermarked-writing-paper-manu_B904A5099A

History.com , "George Washington Becomes A #MasterMason ", https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/washington-becomes-master-mason

#MountVernon Ladies' Association, " #NewRoom at Mount Vernon", https://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/the-mansion/the-new-room

#SecretsoftheManorHouse , "Secrets of #Althorp "

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