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Olympia, Washington
Washington Capitol State Reception Room
In addition to what was once the world’s largest single-loom carpet, this charming space contains a pair of unique flags in American history.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
1758 Sun Inn
George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Benjamin Franklin all slept at this humble inn.
Everett, Pennsylvania
Giant Quarter
A 20-foot-tall quarter commemorates George Washington’s ties to Bedford County.
Alexandria, Virginia
George Washington Memorial Tree
In 1932, Americans honored their first president's 200th birthday by planting trees.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
George Washington Turquoise Stone
A 6,888-carat piece of turquoise that bears a striking resemblance to the first President of the United States.
Bladensburg, Maryland
William Hilleary House
George Washington once stopped by this house for dinner.
Lorton, Virginia
Pohick Church
This church is known as "The Home Church of George Washington and George Mason."
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Bake a Forgotten 19th-Century Presidential 'Pie'
Washington Pie is actually a layer cake or bread pudding, depending on the recipe.
White Post, Virginia
The White Post
An eponymous directional signpost erected by the first president of the United States.
Selby, England
The Washington Window
This stained-glass window in an English church bears the coat of arms of George Washington's family.
New York, New York
Ear Inn
One of the city’s oldest watering holes was originally the home of a famous James Brown (not that one).
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Washington Memorial Chapel
An eccentric priest's tribute to George Washington, this chapel tells the story of the American Revolution.
Brooklyn, New York
Marine Park Salt Marsh
This preserved wilderness hides the remains of a colonial grain mill used to feed George Washington's troops.
objects of intrigue
Martha Washington Used a Government Perk to Cancel Her Newspaper
Just four of her "Free Franks"—letters delivered without postage—are known to survive.
objects of intrigue
Secrets of George Washington's Hidden Beer Recipe
It's not as delicious as you might expect.
North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Gilbert Stuart Birthplace
The idyllic colonial home of the artist behind the famous portraits of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Fort Mifflin
This little-known Revolutionary War fort is supposedly haunted by the ghosts of its past.
Alexandria, Virginia
Gadsby's Tavern
This colonial tavern played host to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other famous early Americans.
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