Mount Vernon Behind the Scenes

American History TV visited Mount Vernon to take a close look at objects used by George Washington including a blue wool coat, a shaving kit, a leather canteen, fire buckets, and some Mount Vernon China. Learn how curators and conservators care for historic items and prepare them for display.

The show will air on American History TV (C-SPAN3)

Saturday, October 30

3pm

Sunday, October 31

2am, 8am, 7pm, 10pm

Watch the preview on the C-SPAN website.