The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association and The Founders, Washington Committee for Historic Mount Vernon, thank you for attending our reception to benefit the restoration of the Mansion’s New Room.
Martha Washington's Quilts: Conservation and Exhibition
Martha Washington’s three quilts are an extraordinary legacy because she personally took the lead with creating these precious pieces. After more than two centuries as cherished heirlooms, the quilts show their age and require a comprehensive conservation treatment to ensure their continued preservation. The June 1 reception will support critically needed treatments that will stabilize and strengthen the quilts according to the highest standards of care. Because they are fragile and light sensitive, the quilts have not been exhibited in several decades. Your support will allow for their exhibition and photography. Once conservation is complete, the quilts will be exhibited individually in the Museum.
The Founders, Washington Committee for Historic Mount Vernon
The Founders Committee is comprised of patriotic women from the National Capital area. Since 1980, their fundraising has supported a multitude of programs, projects, and publications furthering the Association’s mission to preserve Washington’s estate and educate the public about his legacy and virtues. Their ardent work has raised more than $3 million while adding inestimably to the Mount Vernon experience.
Mount Vernon Thanks Our Event Sponsors
Martha Washington
Margaret and Jay Costan
Benefactor
Anonymous
Lindalee Fitton
Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Mackall, Jr.
Ms. Marcia V. Mayo
Leader
Mary T. Bartlett
Valerie K. Burden
Diana S. Clagett
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Helm
Ann and Knight Kiplinger
Sanda and Jerry Lambert
David and Nancy Morgan
Catharine Trauernicht Scott and K. Dunlop Scott
Patron
Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey B. Baker
Mary and David Giachetti
Dr. Penn Lupovich
Mr. and Mrs. I. Guyman Martin III
Mrs. Thayer S. McGregor
The Honorable and Mrs. Thomas E. Petri
Beth and Robin Roberts
Mrs. Karen M. Schuiling
Sam J. Soffa
Frances Culp Wheeler
Sponsor
John and Stavroula Alachnowicz
Ellen Boer
Ann and John Bookout
Irving and Nancy Chase
Mrs. H. Richard Dietrich III
Emilia Newell Ferrara
Harriet and Eric Fraunfelter
Catherine Porter and James Fuller
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Gerber
Mr. and Mrs. John Gerber
Mrs. Jeffrey P. Hart
Lucia and Joe Henderson
John and Ruth Huber
Mrs. Holliday L. Hurd and Mr. Gus Polichron
Mr. Garett Jones
Ann and Mark Kington
Martha Dippell and Danny Korengold
Jed and Blythe Lyons
Cathy and Mike Mayton
Mrs. Michael R. Miller
C. Braxton Moncure, Trustee
Jean Perin
Mr. and Mrs. John Daniel Reaves
Thomas G. and Kristina I. Schendt
Lee Bradford Guerry & Witney W. Schneidman
Kate Shuster
Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Streeter
Cheryl Sharp
Katherine J. Ward, Colonel USAF (Ret)
The Honorable Constance Harriman and The Honorable Ed Whitfield
Corinne Birdsong Winburn
Miss Eleonore Wotherspoon
Mrs. Carol A. Yarnall
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association has owned and maintained George Washington’s Mount Vernon for more than 160 years.
Regent
Anne Neal Petri
Regent
Wisconsin
Vice Regents
Maribeth Armstrong Borthwick
Vice Regent for California
Ann Haunschild Bookout
Vice Regent for Texas
Virginia Dawson Lane
Vice Regent for South Carolina
Laura Peebles Rutherford
Vice Regent for Alabama
Susan Marshall Townsend
Vice Regent for Delaware
Liz Rollins Mauran
Vice Regent for Rhode Island
Ann Cady Scott
Vice Regent for Missouri
Sarah Miller Coulson
Vice Regent for Pennsylvania
Andrea Notman Sahin
Vice Regent for Massachusetts
Catherine Hamilton Mayton
Vice Regent for Arkansas
Margaret Hartman Nichols
Vice Regent for Maine
Helen Herboth Laughery
Vice Regent for Wyoming
Catherine Marlette Waddell
Vice Regent for Illinois
Lucia Bosqui Henderson
Vice Regent for Virginia
Mary Lang Bishop
Vice Regent for Oregon
Elizabeth Medlin Hale
Vice Regent for Georgia
Ann Sherrill Pyne
Vice Regent for New York
Hilary Carter West
Vice Regent for the District of Columbia
Karen McCabe Kirby
Vice Regent for New Jersey
Adrian MacLean Jay
Vice Regent for Tennessee
Sarah Seaman Alijani
Vice Regent for Colorado
Susan Brewster McCarthy
Vice Regent for Minnesota
Carolyn Sherrill Fuller
Vice Regent for North Carolina
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington’s skill as a general helped secure our independence. His leadership as our first president shaped this new nation. His enduring legacy continues to inspire us.
After falling into disrepair following his death in 1799, this historic property was rescued by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. They opened it to the public in 1860. It is now the most visited historic home in America.
As a private non-profit organization, Mount Vernon does not accept government funds. On-site sales and donations allow us to pursue our mission to teach the world about George Washington and preserve his beloved home for future generations.
Questions?
Please contact Andre Burton at 703.799.6881 or [email protected].