Where the Cherry Tree Grew
by Philip Levy
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Traces three centuries of history surrounding the first President's childhood home, documenting archaeological discoveries of artifacts and Washington's personal home while citing the region's historical roles as a Civil War battleground and center of debate between land developers and preservationists.
Historic preservationCase studiesFamilyHistoryHomes and hauntsFerry Farm (Stafford County, Va.)Childhood and youthWashington, george, 1732-1799Virginia, history