Meet Dr. James Craik and Tobias Lear
Explore the events leading up to Washington’s death and learn about the people who played a key part in trying to keep Washington alive.
Meet with George Washington’s personal physician, Dr. James Craik, as he details Washington’s final illness. After seeing where Washington’s body lay in repose, listen to Washington’s private secretary, Tobias Lear, reminisce and reflect on Washington’s lasting legacies.
The program concludes with a funeral procession to his final resting place and a ceremony.
The Death of George Washington
Despite the great attention and care of his attending physicians Washington died on December 14, 1799. Learn more about the causes and circumstances of George Washington's passing.
![An artist's depiction of George Washington's final moments. - Life of George Washington: The Christian, lithograph by Claude Regnier, after Junius Brutus Stearns,1853. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Gibby, 1984 [WB-55/A1], Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, Mount Vernon, VA.](https://mtv-drupal-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/files/styles/original/s3/resources/ct-6515-6.jpg.webp?VersionId=c_BOrmVmLKNWUDQJ8VGChq.rLwZqHVdi&itok=uqCjVad7)