Early U S Transport Links by Water and Canals
A Virginia dock image shows tobacco shipping on rivers that served as early highways. Washington showed interest in the Mount Vernon Conference and planned a canal network linking the Potomac to the Ohio River to open the West to trade.
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Mount Vernon Conference at Mount Vernon 1785
As a delegate in 1785 you might meet Martha Washington's grandchildren at Mount Vernon. You could share tea at 6 PM and follow a daily routine with breakfast at 7 and a large midafternoon lunch at 3. Supper would close the day at 9 PM.
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Mini S Mini Spy Visit Mount Vernon
Mini S Mini Spy and the gang visit Mount Vernon in a playful treasure hunt through historic rooms and gardens. The group explores landmarks and unpacks clues amid the historic estate atmosphere.
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Unscramble shapes to fit the word blocks
The puzzle lists six jumbled word blocks: mysinimw vrleat infsgih isgwhan eprow reatw. Each must be rearranged into meaningful words that fit a given shape of letters. Identify the correct 6 words and place them into the corresponding blocks to reveal a final message.
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