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Washington, Lafayette and the Bastille Key

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Feather Foster

Gentry George The Father of our Country was born into a prosperous Colonial Virginia family in 1732. His father owned substantial acreage plus successful business enterprises, but it paled compared to the thousands of acres of the much wealthier planters. … Continue reading →

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