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George Washington’s mansion at Mount Vernon reopens after two-year, $40M renovation
- Mount Vernon’s mansion reopens to visitors after a two-year, $40 million preservation project.
- The restoration included a new HVAC system and moisture management to protect the historic interiors.
- Work on the interior aims to restore 18th-century carpentry and masonry to their original state.
- The cellar is being reopened in stages and will be out of bounds through fall 2026.
- More than 400 subcontractors contributed to the project with The Christman Co.
- Restoration includes discovering 18th-century artifacts, such as bottles and a hidden fork.
- The project will continue through October 2026 with additional interior work.
- Washington’s bedchamber received a new bed and reproduction wallpaper for period accuracy.
- The project aims to present the interior as accurately as possible to Washington’s era.
- Archaeologists unearthed 18th-century glass bottles and an old fork in Martha Washington’s closet area.
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