George Washington is honored as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and first president of the United States. This audio relates tales about the less well known, but equally absorbing, Washington: the farmer, agronomist,surveyor, architect, animal breeder, businessman, husband, step father and step grandfather. The program also tells the intriguing story of how Mount Vernon was saved from extinction by some determined ladies. Tips on how to make a Mount Vernon visit more meaningful are also provided.
