President Rutherford B. Hayes
Saturday, June 22, 1878
19th President of the United States. Visited Mount Vernon with his wife.
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King Kalakaua
1874
Kalakaua, born David La'amea Kamanakapu'u Mahinulani Nalaiaehuokalani Lumialani Kalalaua and sometimes called The Merrie Monarch was the last reigning king of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
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Knights Templar
Wednesday, October 16, 1872
The Knights visited Mount Vernon as part of their pilgrimage to Washington D.C. in October 1872.
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Grand Duke Alexis
1871
From Russia. According to Mount Vernon's long-time Superintendent, Harrison Howell Dodge, "I remember seeing him and being impressed with his magnificent physique."
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Frederick Douglass
1869 & other occasions
The 19th-century abolitionist and former slave made three documented visits to Mount Vernon.
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Prince Arthur
1869
Youngest son of Queen Victoria; later known as the Duke of Connaught.
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President Abraham Lincoln
Wednesday, April 02, 1862
16th President of the United States. Made a visit to Mount Vernon on the steamer with some friends and family members.
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Lucy Lambert Hale
Saturday, February 08, 1862
The belle of D.C. paid a visit to Mount Vernon with an intriguing guest.
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Robert Todd Lincoln
Saturday, February 08, 1862
The son of Abraham Lincoln visited Mount Vernon during his father's presidency.
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