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During the Civil War, coins were difficult to come by as people tended to safeguard small change. Stamps were used as a substitute but were fragile...

During the Civil War, coins were difficult to come by as people tended to safeguard small change. Stamps were used as a substitute but were fragile...

This $1 Dollar banknote was issued on July 1, 1861 by the Bank of Richmond in the State of Virginia. It is beautifully preserved, and features a vi...

This $1 Dollar banknote was issued in 1859 by the Ocoee Bank in the State of Tennessee. Features a vignette of Indians observing "Civilization" in ...

This unique collector's piece highlights a colonial currency, an historic image and a brief history of colonial money. The currency featured here i...

The first version of the Half Dollar was known as the Bust Half Dollar and was introduced in 1794. It remained in production until the late 1830s. ...

This small silver medal with George Washington on observe and Lincoln on reverse, dates from the 1860s. It is a high-relief diminutive coin issued ...

One of the most interesting features of George Washington's home is the cupola, complete with its dove of peace weather vane perched atop the Mansi...

The pineapple was the colonial symbol for hospitality and General Washington's favorite fruit. Washington admitted that while the pear was "general...

George Washington included four octagonal structures that added both practical and decorative touches to the gardens as part of his plan for the up...

The Mount Vernon Collection contains needlepoint cushions made by Martha Washington over a period of thirty-six years. Mrs. Washington's shell patt...

"No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this," wrote George Washington in 1790, and in 200 years, no home in America has surp...

This classic glass is perfect for water, juice or a cocktail of your choice.  A glass faux wax seal stamped with “GW” in bright cobalt blue makes t...

This unique shaped decanter is suitable for water, tea, or your favorite wine or spirit. A glass faux wax seal stamped with “GW” in cobalt adds a m...

In 1797, George Washington established one of the largest whiskey distilleries in America. The stone still house included a distilling room outfitt...

In 1797, George Washington established one of the largest whiskey distilleries in America. The stone still house included a distilling room outfitt...

George Washington was well known for his punctuality and he used the 18th century's most accurate method of telling time: the sundial. Washington's...

The most iconic likeness of George Washington is the bust created by Jean Antoine Houdon. The French sculptor visited Mount Vernon in October 1785 ...

This Mount Vernon historic wood gavel and block was created by Doug Dill, master woodturner in Lanexa, Virginia. Wood for these unique pieces was s...