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Explore the fascinating artifacts from the American Revolution, showcasing George Washington's uniforms and rifles, the iconic swords used in battle, and Washington’s elegant dining set. Discover the historic gunboat Philadelphia, designed with rocks for balancing cannon weight, and marvel at Mary Duane's dress, worn during George Washington's inauguration in New York, the nation's capital at the time. While Martha Washington stayed at Mount Vernon, her husband took part in this significant event. Delve into these remarkable pieces of American history.
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The ship had rocks in it to balance out the weight of the cannons, this is the original ship.
Mary Duane’s Dress This is the dress Mary Duane, wife of the New York mayor, wore during George’s inauguration. New York was the nations capitol at the time. Martha Washington did not attend the ceremony, her husband went with out her. She stayed in Mount Vernon while he traveled to New York.