General Braddock’s defeat was devastating news but George Washington’s miraculous escape quickly spread throughout Virginia, where a little over a month later in order to protect …
The Indians’ Prophecy
Fifteen years after the battle of Monongahela George Washington and his friend Dr. James Craik returned to the Fort Duquesne region and encountered several Indians …
What is Providence?
In order to answer this question we are going to examine: First, what did “Providence” mean to George Washington? Secondly, what did it mean to …
Colonial Americans Understanding of Providence
Americans during and before Washington’s era understood the theological term “Providence” very well. “Providence” is not an American theological invention but comes to us starting with …
The Painting’s Setting
is in George Washington’s Mount Vernon Library facing the south west window. The sunlight is shining through the window because the sun is low in …
Portraits of George Washington
George Washington’s (1732 -1799) likeness was put to canvas hundreds of times during his life time and probably thousands after. It is amazing with the …
George Washington’s Children
Most people don’t know Martha Washington (1731-1802) never bore children to her second husband George. Yet Martha had several children to her previous husband, Colonel …
The “Coat” with 4 Bullet Holes
The “Coat” – George Washington’s coat as portrayed in the painting is a combination of research and artistic license. The actual officers’ uniforms of the …
The Painting’s Inspiration
Over the past five years my wife and I have a new urgency for what many Christians call “generational faithfulness” not just for my family, …
“. . . the miraculous care of Providence . . .”
were the words penned by a young man named George later to become commander of the Revolution Army, statesman, and the first President of the …