This plain, old-fashioned dwelling on the corner of Charles and Lewis
streets was the home of Mary the mother of Washington until her death in
1789.
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Up to the death of her husband she lived just across the river, opposite
Fredericksburg, at the "Washington Farm" and it was in these two homes the
illustrious George was raised to manhood.
This building is owned by the society for the Preservation of Virginia
Antiquities, who have put the same in thorough condition, all of the
original features of architecture and general appearance being preserved.
The front room in which she died is furnished as used by her in her
lifetime. This building is open to visitors for a small sum.