
I landed an internship for the spring of 2020 in Congress. I had never been to Mount Vernon, so I knew that I had to come during my time in DC. I first went on President’s Day, and I loved it so much that I came back later that week on Washington’s Birthday. It’s a great historical location and I look forward to going back one day. Katelyn Benton, 2020
I landed an internship for the spring of 2020 in Congress. I had never been to Mount Vernon, so I knew that I had to come during my time in DC. I first went on President’s Day, and I loved it so much that I came back later that week on Washington’s Birthday. It’s a great historical location and I look forward to going back one day. Katelyn Benton, 2020

This is a photo of me from my trip to Mount Vernon last summer in front of the mansion. I was entering into my junior year of college as History major with a certification in Secondary Education. I hadn't been to Mount Vernon for nearly 7 years and I was absolutely overjoyed that I managed to sneak away from work as a tutor for a weekend and go visit my "happy place." I am an early American History nerd and George Washington is one of my favorite historical figures to study as he is full of complexities and a part of so many of our nation's "firsts." Mount Vernon never fails to amaze me; every time I go, there is something new to do, see, and learn! I hope to one day use some of the knowledge I have learned over my many visits to Mount Vernon in my classroom one day and inspire a new generation of learners. Catherine Votovich, 2019
This is a photo of me from my trip to Mount Vernon last summer in front of the mansion. I was entering into my junior year of college as History major with a certification in Secondary Education. I hadn't been to Mount Vernon for nearly 7 years and I was absolutely overjoyed that I managed to sneak away from work as a tutor for a weekend and go visit my "happy place." I am an early American History nerd and George Washington is one of my favorite historical figures to study as he is full of complexities and a part of so many of our nation's "firsts." Mount Vernon never fails to amaze me; every time I go, there is something new to do, see, and learn! I hope to one day use some of the knowledge I have learned over my many visits to Mount Vernon in my classroom one day and inspire a new generation of learners. Catherine Votovich, 2019

Photo Credit: Harry G. Benson. This photo was taken at the slave memorial. Mount Vernon has done such a great public service by opening a dialogue about those that helped build this nation but were silenced to history. I have been able to have open conversations with my son about this horrendous part of our history without negating its unforgivable necessity to our agricultural independence. Heather Benson White Meadows, 2012
Photo Credit: Harry G. Benson. This photo was taken at the slave memorial. Mount Vernon has done such a great public service by opening a dialogue about those that helped build this nation but were silenced to history. I have been able to have open conversations with my son about this horrendous part of our history without negating its unforgivable necessity to our agricultural independence. Heather Benson White Meadows, 2012

Our family just missed Mount Vernon during our trip to Washington DC the year prior, and the following January we made mild resolutions to be more active physically. Providence intervened and I was alerted to the Patriot Run to be held in the fall at Mount Vernon. It was raining that day, which only added to the experience. I ran the 10k (my first ever), my wife ran the 5k, and our three children ran the fun run. We toured the estate, were sure to purchase some keepsakes in the souvenir shop, but the highlight for me was getting a family picture with the general himself. We returned again in 2019 for the Patriot Run, where I ran the 10k again, and my wife along with all three of our children ran the 5k. Each visit is a new experience. You see something new, hear a new story, or in some way learn something new. Hopefully this year we can make it a threepeat at the 2020 Patriot Run if it is held. Joseph Phillips, 2018
Our family just missed Mount Vernon during our trip to Washington DC the year prior, and the following January we made mild resolutions to be more active physically. Providence intervened and I was alerted to the Patriot Run to be held in the fall at Mount Vernon. It was raining that day, which only added to the experience. I ran the 10k (my first ever), my wife ran the 5k, and our three children ran the fun run. We toured the estate, were sure to purchase some keepsakes in the souvenir shop, but the highlight for me was getting a family picture with the general himself. We returned again in 2019 for the Patriot Run, where I ran the 10k again, and my wife along with all three of our children ran the 5k. Each visit is a new experience. You see something new, hear a new story, or in some way learn something new. Hopefully this year we can make it a threepeat at the 2020 Patriot Run if it is held. Joseph Phillips, 2018
