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George Washington and the Miracle at Newburgh

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Feather Schwartz Foster

There are several versions of this story, but the essence is always the same. The Yorktown Surrender Most people think the American Revolution ended in 1781 when Cornwallis surrendered his Redcoat army to Washington in Yorktown. That is not exactly … Continue reading →

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Measuring George Washington

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Feather Schwartz Foster

After the American Revolution ended, the State of Virginia wanted to honor its most renowned son with a commemorative statue. Finding A Worthy Artist Fine art and fine artists were a rarity in Colonial America, perhaps because people were more … Continue reading →

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