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5-Alarm Fire in Baltimore's Adult District and Mount VernonThick black smoke takes over Baltimore's adult district, spreading from one building to another as firefighters race to put out the fire. Within hours, a new fire starts in Baltimore's cultural district in the midst of low temperatures and high winds.
Mount Vernon, Ohio Christmas Parade and WalkThe 2010 Mount Vernon, Ohio Christmas Parade and Walk will begin at 1:00 PM with the parade beginning at 2:30 PM. Includes all details and link to registration form for parade entries.
George Washington's Mount Vernon Home Opens Renovated Slave QuartersSlave quarters on plantations were not saved after the slaves left. Mount Vernon staff have been studying historical evidence to more accurately show the lives and homes of the enslaved people who worked at the home of George and Martha Washington.
Meet Martha Washington at Mount Vernon in VirginiaMartha Washington, wife of President George Washington, welcomes visitors to her home at Mount Vernon in Virginia. She tells about her life, her family, and answers questions from her guests about her opinions and concerns as manager of her family home.
Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden: New York City's Hidden TreasureIt could be the location, so close to the FDR drive and deep in the shadows of the 59th Street Bridge. Many walk by daily without really seeing it. Others think of it as someone's private home. But they'd be wrong!
The Ladies of the Nation Saved George Washington's Mount Vernon EstateGeorge Washington was a successful farmer when he lived at his beloved Mount Vernon, but after his death, it all failed. Was it the result of over farming, or markets changing, or heirs who just did not have the business sense to manage the property?
George Washington Made Rye Whiskey at Mount VernonThe George Washington distillery made good whiskey and good profits at Mount Vernon. He is known as the only founding father to commercially operate a distillery. It has recently been rebuilt and is producing whiskey again.
The History of Mount Vernon PlantationA look at the roughly 300-year history of a very historical plantation.- 'The Mount Vernon Statement' Signed by Conservative ActivistsA group of conservative leaders and activists have gathered at Collingwood Library and Museum, which is on the Mount Vernon estate of President George Washington, to sign a document called the Mount Vernon Statement.
- Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Mount Vernon, WashingtonThe Skagit Valley Tulip Festival has been a staple of the Northern Washington landscape since the early 1980s.
- Visit Mount Vernon, Virginia - George Washington's HomeEach year George Washington's home opens its doors for free in celebration of our first president's birthday. In 2010, the celebration will take place on February 15.
A Day Trip to Mount Vernon Near Alexandria, VirginiaA day trip to Mount Vernon, the home of first United States president George Washington.- Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa Named a "Best Buy School"A remarkable educational experience combined with modest cost make Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa one of the top 44 "Best Buy Schools" identified by the 2010 Fiske Guide to Colleges.
- Mount Vernon (Alexandria, VA)Mount Vernon neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia is most famous for George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Garden. It is a very important historical landmark. However, there also is much more to see and do for residents of Mount Vernon apartments.
- Mount Vernon Square (Washington, DC)Washington, D.C.'s Mount Vernon Square apartment tenants include a mix of foreign-born citizens, upscale singles, and working-class single mothers.
- A Bible on a Desk: A Town Divided: John Freshwater Brings International Attention to Mount Vernon, OHAllegations against Freshwater include burning a student with the shape of a cross during a classroom experiment, teaching creationism and impressing his own religious beliefs upon his students.
- George Washington's Beloved Mount VernonA tour of Mount Vernon will provide many fascinating facts about our nation's first president.
- Town Hall Meeting with Mount Vernon, NY Mayoral Candidate Clinton YoungA brief accounting of the Town Hall meeting which took place recently in the Fleetwood neighborhood of Mount Vernon, NY, featuring one of the candidates in the Mayoral race.
- Outdoor Summer Adventures for Couples: How to Plan the Best Trip Near Mount Vernon, WashingtonLearn how to plan a romantic and exciting summer weekend get-a-way for couples.
The Woodward Opera House: Mount Vernon's Best Kept SecretThe Woodward Opera House, circa 1851, is America's oldest authentic 19th century theater still in existence today.- Mount Vernon Hospital Takes Novel Approach to Nursing ShortageSt. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois, was facing the same nursing shortage as medical facilities around the country. Then, they got creative.
- Cedarhurst, Mount Vernon: Window to Southern IllinoisMount Vernon is sometimes considered the northern gateway to all things Southern Illinois. At the crossroads of Interstate 64 and Insterstate 57 and just a few miles south of Interstate 70, the community hopes to draw people southward.
- A Visit to Mount VernonGeorge Washington was known to be especially fond of Mount Vernon and today his domicile remains popular with Americans and international visitors alike. He wrote, "No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this."
The New Mount Vernon, Where the Father of Our Country is Brought Into the 21st CenturyMount Vernon's multimillion-dollar upgrade successfully brings George Washington, America's preeminent 18th century leader, to a media-savvy 21st century audience.
Annual Food Events in the Washington, DC AreaNow that the Taste of DC will no longer be held in our Nation's Capital, there are other notable food tasting and culinary events available that will now take the place of one of the most popular events in the Washington, DC Area.- Religion in the Science Classroom: John Freshwater Files AppealFormer middle school science teacher John Freshwater is appealing his firing. After nearly 3 years and more than $900,000, the Mount Vernon city school district is heading back to court. Freshwater alleges violations of his constitutional rights.
- Enjoy Shopping for Unique Christmas Gifts in Fairfax County, VirginiaHoliday shopping can be relaxing and enjoyable. Surprise loved ones with educational, edible, or environmental gifts from local historic sites in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Suspicious Fire at Home Where Three Were MurderedKnox County authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that damaged the porch of the home where it is believed Tina Herrmann, Kody Maynard and Stephanie Sprang were murdered.- Many Ways to Assist Knox County, Ohio Victims' FamiliesUnexpected deaths can often leave families with heavy financial burdens. There are several ways to help the families of Tina Herrmann, Kody Maynard and Stephanie Sprang. Schedules, links and addresses are included.
- Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IowaThis article is about Cornell College. Cornell is a small private liberal arts college in eastern Iowa with a prestigious reputation.
Saint Pauls Church National Historic Site in Mount Vernon, NYThis visit will be a spiritual one.- Traditional Canning Methods Need Modern ScienceMany people who practice home canning do so based on tradition and family recipes and sometimes endanger their health without knowing it. Here's what you need to know to make home canned into safe canned.
