Winslow Homer
October 1861
19th century American artist; visited Mount Vernon as a correspondent for Harper's Weekly, while covering the Civil War.
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Prince Napoléon Joseph Charles Paul Bonaparte
Tuesday, August 06, 1861
During the Civil War Prince Bonaparte visited Mount Vernon.
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Mary Todd Lincoln
Tuesday, March 26, 1861
First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln came to Mount Vernon with some friends, where they were given a tour by Superintendent Upton Herbert, and a lunch of bread, butter, and ham.
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King Edward VII
Friday, October 05, 1860
Visited Mount Vernon while still known as Albert Edward, Prince of Wales; said to be the first member of the British royal family to visit the United States.
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Prince Albert
Friday, October 05, 1860
President James Buchanan accompanied British Prince Albert (the future King Edward VII) to Mount Vernon, where the Prince received a tour and visited Washington's tomb.
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Members of the U.S. Congress
Tuesday, March 27, 1860
Came to Mount Vernon by invitation of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, about 3 weeks after the Ladies took over the property.
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President James Buchanan
1860
15th President of the United States. His most notable visit to Mount Vernon took place in 1860, when he accompanied Albert Edward, the Prince of Wales, to the estate.
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