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Last Updated Jan 4, 2010
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MURAL COMPLETE!
Last Scenes of GWMural are Installed

The rain stopped for a few days in mid-May 2009 and after three years work the last scenes of the George Washington mural were installed. This completes the panel installation showing thirteen scenes from GeorgeWashington's life, each scene is a National Park or tourist site within a day's drive of Alexandria. We hope you find time to explore one or more of these beautiful historical sites in 2010. Check out several of the NEW photos by clicking HERE.

 

Morrison House Presents:
Cultural Discussion Series
January 5
6 to 8pm
Free Admission

Morrison House Presents:
Christopher Erney
"The Life and Legacy of George Washington"

Artist Christopher Erney will discuss the creation of the George Washington Mural which illustrates the life and legacy of George Washington. The artist will discuss local history as well as difficulties in creating a 12,000 square foot piece of outdoor public art.

For more information:
Morrison House
116 South Alfred Street,
Alexandria, VA 22314

703-838-8000
www.morrisonhouse.com

NEXT Steps along the Trail :
Landscaping planned, butterfly garden

The Mirant Corporation is working with the National Park Service to landscape the mural site this spring. A NPS-approved contractor will be removing kudzu and planting Virginia-native plants and trees this spring and fall. This section of the Mount Vernon Trail will also feature a butterfly garden at the north end of the mural site.

ONGOING:
Mural Paintings Exhibited at Ferry Farm

Two of the large scale models originally completed for the GW mural are on display at Ferry Farm, the boyhood home of George Washington through 2008. One painting features a Trompe L'oeil study of quarters and vintage postage stamps, the second one was a large 3' x 8' maquette for the Ferry Farm scene. We urge you to stop and see this interesting historical site just across the river from historic Fredericksburg, Virginia.