This book constitutes the only eyewitness chronicle we have of the Washington estate's ascent to the status of national shrine, and it offers the closest possible evidence of Mount Vernonís singular role in helping forge American national ...

For both gardeners and early American history buffs, this book documents the unknown George Washington: landscaper, farmer, and gardener of Mount Vernon. 156 color photos. 30 illustrations.

We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The Mount Vernon community in Fairfax County, Virginia, draws its name from George Washington's home overlooking the Potomac River.

But behind the familiar stories lies a history that visitors never hear. Sarah Johnson's Mount Vernon recounts the experience of the hundreds of African Americans who are forgotten in Mount Vernon's narrative.