George Washington and Mount Vernon

By: Mary And Savanah

Our President

• He was our first president of the U.S.A.

• He was a good leader for our country.

Born and Lived

• Born on a farm in Westmoreland County. He lived in Virginia, Pope Creek.

• Born on February 22, 1732.

George’s Birthday

• He is honored because he was the first president.

• His first birthday was in the late 1700’s on Feb.22, 1732.

George’s House

George lived with his wife Martha.

They lived in Mount Vernon.

There bathroom is in the garden.

They had a 16 sided barn.

Martha

• Martha was a very rich women.

• She was first married to a rich man and his last name was Custis.

• She died and got buried by George.

• She had two kids with the rich man.

The Necessary

• There was a potty that was out side and there were three potties in there.

• There was a door, but why? There are three potties in there.

Garden

• The garden had a lot of pretty flowers.

• It would be cool if I lived in the garden.

• They had the necessary right by the garden.

• There was a path lead to the necessary.

The Ice House

• There would be slaves that would go down to the Hudson River and get the ice and bring it to a Ice House.

• They had to bring it because George liked his drinks cold.

Kitchen

• The kitchen had to be in another house because they had to keep the fire going all day.

• They had to cook all the meals in here and bring it into the house.

The Barn

• There was a 16 side barn people went and got food from the farm and they would go and take it the barn.

• They would grain it with the horse hoofs.

Bibliography

• "Early Life." http://www.factmonster.com/ce6/people/A0861864.html. 2007. 9 Oct 2008

• http://www.worldbookonline.com/advanced/article?id=ar592980>.

The End

• By Mary Jane • And Savanah.

• Editor Mary Jane • And Savanah • Backgrounds are by Savanah • Illustrations By Mary Jane

• Good Bye And Thank you

• Have a nice day!!!!