George Washington’s Relics and Revolutionary War Memory

Discover how generations of Americans honored and remembered George Washington through the fascinating relics they preserved. In this engaging presentation, Dr. Jamie L. Brummitt explores everything from locks of Washington's hair and mourning embroideries to coffin fragments, postmortem artwork, and other remarkable artifacts. Learn how these treasured keepsakes reflected early American mourning traditions and evolved into the museum pieces that continue to tell Washington's story today.