George Washington's Presidency
This presentation spans Washington’s presidency, from his first inauguration to his Farewell Address, and explores the broad range of Washington’s presidential duties, including legislation and social engagements.
Display highlights include:
- a rare George Washington presidential pardon
- a manuscript invoice of items purchased by President Washington for the executive mansion in New York City
| 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Document Viewing |
| 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | The History of Presidential Transitions with Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky |
| 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Document Viewing |
Lindsay M. Chervinsky
Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky is the Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library.
She is the author of Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic and The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution.
She is the co-editor of Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture.
About the Library
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon is a resource for scholars, students, and all those interested in George Washington, colonial America, and the Revolutionary and founding eras.
The rare book collection includes 105 volumes from George Washington’s personal library and more than 500 volumes that match those owned by George Washington.
The library is open to researchers by appointment. The Library is not open for public tours except for special events such as this one.