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The Story of Virginia

Behind the Scenes Tour: "George Washington – Man Behind the Myth"

Saturday, February 23, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Members $10 (Join today) Nonmembers $17
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Virginia Museum of History & Culture
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**Please note: our 10:30 am tour is sold out, but we have added a second tour option at 1:30 pm. Book your spot here.**

Did George Washington chop down a cherry tree? Did he throw a silver dollar across the Potomac River? Did he really have wooden teeth? Discover the answer to these questions and more as we learn about the real George Washington – the soldier, statesman, entrepreneur, and Virginian who became our nation’s first president.

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For information on the June 22 Arthur Ashe Boulevard Dedication Ceremony, click here. The museum galleries and library will open at 12:30 pm on June 22, following the ceremony.

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