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George Washington's Garden

Since January 2005, there has been an effort underway at George Washington’s Mount Vernon to restore his garden to its 1799 appearance. Special collections… read more

Since January 2005, there has been an effort underway at George Washington’s Mount Vernon to restore his garden to its 1799 appearance. Special collections librarian Michele Lee showed several documents in Mount Vernon’s collection that provide insight into Washington’s gardening practices. Then, in the Upper Garden, archeologist Esther White and horticulturist Dean Norton gave a tour of the work they directed in the garden’s reinterpretation. close

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  • Michele Lee Librarian Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens->Special Collections
  • Dean Norton Director Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens->Horticulture
  • Esther C. White Director Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens->Archaeology Department
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George Washington's Garden

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Program ID:
300962-1
Category:
Vignette
Format:
Vignette
Location:
Mount Vernon, Virginia, United States
First Aired:
Aug 20, 2011 | 5:50pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Dec 31, 2011 | 5:01am EST | C-SPAN 3

Airing Details

  • Aug 20, 2011 | 5:50pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 21, 2011 | 4:50am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 21, 2011 | 8:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 21, 2011 | 7:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 21, 2011 | 9:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 27, 2011 | 3:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 28, 2011 | 2:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 30, 2011 | 9:02pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 31, 2011 | 1:01am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 31, 2011 | 5:01am EST | C-SPAN 3
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