Colonel and Mrs. Washington made a visit after Church to Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle this Saturday past for dinner. The meal was delightful and the company well met. The house was full of friends, neighbors, and servants. Also in attendance were Patsy Custis and Sarah Carlyle who learned some of the art of deportment and dance by the dance mistress, and they provided a small demonstration to the Washington's in perfect accord. The Washington's give a most sincere thank you to the Carlyle's for their wonderful hospitality.
Mr. Gilbert, the Executive Director of the NVPRA, made a visit and provided us with his thoughts regarding Colonel Washington's part. He said, "Greg does an amazing George Washington, we are extremely fortunate to have his help."
He went on to state that, "The re-enactments are the high points of the year at the Carlyle House. The end goal of any historic site, is not so much the building but the opportunity it provides to teach people about history. I know of no better way to engage the public in history than to make it come alive! The knowledge that each of you brings to this task is amazing."
YMOS,
Lt Col Tilghman
