A must watch, for those of you who love the history and George Washington. Amazing that it took this long to do it, and even more amazing that it didn't cost a dime of government money.
Up to now, the only places that I can think of that truly "featured" artifacts about George Washington, were at Mount Vernon, and at the Washington/Lee University in Virginia. The last time I was at Washington/Lee, they had stripped most of the Washington artifacts, and I guess they are probably now in the library. It is long overdue, and I'm glad to see that it is completed!
I'vebeen to the Lincoln Library in Springfield, and it is fascinating . You really get a feel for the times Lincoln lived in, and the personal artifacts are wonderful! His house is also open to the public, and one thing that really 'caught my eye', was a small mirror, way up high on the wall. One little 4" X 6" mirror. It's the mirror that Lincoln used when he shaved. From that one little thing, I realized just how tall he was!
The artifacts that were in the Washington/Lee University about George Washington were a fascinating look into the every day life of GW. His glasses, courtesy of Ben Franklin, who made them for him. His bible that he took with him in battle. The buttons from his coat that he wore during the Revolution. Just stuff-- but it made you realize that he was not this icon we see depicted, but just a regular man...
I'm with you on some of the presidential libraries... But this one, I'd like to see!
Despite the documentation, I'm sure there is value to a setting where one may conduct additional research, view personal artifacts, and actually get a "feel" for the times in which he lived. Most presidential libraries, (or at least the Eisenhower and Lincoln libraries), serve as a repository for their personal papers, and any additional information that may come to light about the events during their presidency.
I see it as a huge service to scholars, students, and even the amateur who is interested!
Up to now, the only places that I can think of that truly "featured" artifacts about George Washington, were at Mount Vernon, and at the Washington/Lee University in Virginia. The last time I was at Washington/Lee, they had stripped most of the Washington artifacts, and I guess they are probably now in the library. It is long overdue, and I'm glad to see that it is completed!
Good news!
I'vebeen to the Lincoln Library in Springfield, and it is fascinating . You really get a feel for the times Lincoln lived in, and the personal artifacts are wonderful! His house is also open to the public, and one thing that really 'caught my eye', was a small mirror, way up high on the wall. One little 4" X 6" mirror. It's the mirror that Lincoln used when he shaved. From that one little thing, I realized just how tall he was!
The artifacts that were in the Washington/Lee University about George Washington were a fascinating look into the every day life of GW. His glasses, courtesy of Ben Franklin, who made them for him. His bible that he took with him in battle. The buttons from his coat that he wore during the Revolution. Just stuff-- but it made you realize that he was not this icon we see depicted, but just a regular man...
I'm with you on some of the presidential libraries... But this one, I'd like to see!
Despite the documentation, I'm sure there is value to a setting where one may conduct additional research, view personal artifacts, and actually get a "feel" for the times in which he lived. Most presidential libraries, (or at least the Eisenhower and Lincoln libraries), serve as a repository for their personal papers, and any additional information that may come to light about the events during their presidency.
I see it as a huge service to scholars, students, and even the amateur who is interested!
Funny! Both of you!!!
I was drinking coke, when I read that comment-- managed to spew all over my computer!
Funny!
Only people who live in KY know that the term "coke" means a soft drink, of any brand!
They didn't have computers back in George's day . The real danger back then was from splinters in the wooden teeth ...