Martha Washington Mini Page Story of a Busy First Lady
The piece traces Martha Dandridge Custis Washington born 1731, taught homemaking, music, and religion. She married Daniel Custis at 18, widowed, became wealthy, then wed George Washington in 1759 at White House. They raised her two stepchildren and preserved family above all else. Jacky Custis died in 1781 serving with Washington.
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Martha Washington
Martha
George Washington
Martha Dandridge
Colony of
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White House
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Washingtons
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Parke Custis
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Martha Washington as Mother and Wife in Mount Vernon Scene
The painting depicts George and Martha Washington on Mount Vernon’s bowling green with Martha as host and manager of the household. In 1798 they welcomed over 600 guests. Martha supervised slaves, organized daily meals from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and rose early to manage a bustling estate.
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Mount Vernon
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Mary Thompson
Martha Washington’s Early War Support and Mount Vernon Death
The general’s wife Martha declined travel but for eight years visited her husband at winter quarters during the Revolutionary War and raised funds for the cause. She hosted receptions at Mount Vernon to acquaint people with the president, and her warm gracious aid aided the presidency. Martha Washington died at Mount Vernon in 1802, over two years after her husband.
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Hidden Martha Washington Word Parade in scrambled block
Puzzle-like text hides names and terms related to Martha Washington such as MARTHA GEORGE WASHINGTON MOUNT VERNON TEA HOSTESS WIFE FRIENDLY DOGS SERVING MEALS HOUSEKEEPER CUSTIS VIRGINIA and more with backward and diagonal placements in a mixed letter grid. The prompt invites discovery of hidden entries.
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Martha Shington
Martha Washington
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Vernon
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Virginia
Washingtons Favorite Breakfast Recipe for Hoecakes
Recipe for hoecakes using white cornmeal yeast egg and water. Batter rests overnight and again 15 minutes before cooking. Cook on greased skillet until browned serve with butter and buckwheat honey noting lineage to Nelly Custis and Martha Washington.
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Jacky) Custis
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Patsy) Custis
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Newspaper In Education
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Mountvernon.org
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Tali Denton
Lucy Lion
Wendy Daley
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