Mount Vernon

I love Mount Vernon. I went there when I was 17, just after graduating high school. I wish I had those pictures still but I have no idea where they are. Wow I just found them on my iPod. I was more concerned with the water and plants rather than the actual house itself. I must admit, I remember wanting to leave and feeling a bit bored after a few hours. Now, I want to go back so bad! I would look at everything and take it all in. Now that I have studied much more about Martha and George Washington, I know I would appreciate the house a lot more. There are so many artifacts in the house and the museum that I had the opportunity to see. Yeah, I didn't even think twice. In a way that is how life goes. We learn more and come to appreciate our past experiences. I especially love Mount Vernon because it is a symbol of hard work and love. George first had the house renovated just before he and Martha were married. Throughout their life together, he continued to expand and beautify the house until it became what is now seen at Mount Vernon.