We had the great privilege of living near Mt Vernon for a year, and you better believe we became members during our time there! My daughter was 4 at the time, and loved every chance she had to chat with Lady Washington. We always felt so welcome, and Lady Washington was so cheerful and sweet to our children. I asked my daughter, now 7, what her favorite memory is and she said it was attending the teddy bear tea party with Mrs. Washington and learning about her pet bear. Astrid Donovan, 2016