Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
1-1-1999
Abstract
Robert and Lee Dalzell discuss the significance of Mount Vernon in George Washington’s life and the processes involved in its construction. The authors argue that Mount Vernon stands as a representation of George Washington’s character and aspirations. Conference paper; originally published in Western Reserve Studies Symposium (14th:1999 : Cleveland, Ohio)
Keywords
Washington, George, 1732-1799--Homes and haunts, Mount Vernon (Va. : Estate), Architecture, Domestic -- Virginia -- Mount Vernon (Estate) -- History -- 18th century
Publication Title
Western Reserve Studies Symposium
Volume
14
Rights
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Recommended Citation
Dalzell, Robert F. and Dalzell, Lee Baldwin, "George Washington's Mount Vernon: Constructing Independence in Revolutionary America" (1999). Western Reserve Studies Symposium. 88.
https://commons.case.edu/wrs-symposium/88