Historic Dumfries, Virginia invites the public to visit with Mrs. Martha Washington on Thursday, February 21, at the Dumfries Town Hall Council Chambers. Mrs. Washington will be in Dumfries to mark the 276th birthday of her distinguished husband. She will share stories and answer questions about her life with America’s first president. “I loved last year’s event,” notes Katrina Cardinale of Montclair. “Normally I’m skeptical of re-enactors, but I would swear I met Martha Washington.” Emma Young of Dumfries agrees. “The evening is fantastic! Everyone is enraptured, listening to stories about the life of our revolutionary forces in the camps to a favored dog jumping on the dining room table and stealing the ham as General Washington dined.”  

Mary Wiseman, one of the country’s premier historic character interpreters, portrayed Martha Washington for many years in Colonial Williamsburg and recently relocated to northern Virginia, where she continues her portrayal of the first lady at Mount Vernon and other historic venues. Ms. Wiseman shares her exceptional knowledge of Martha and George Washington with grace and charm and the evening promises to be a grand affair.

The event takes place at 17755 Main Street in Dumfries and begins at 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served at this family-friendly affair.  

Sponsored by Historic Dumfries, Virginia, Inc. For more information please call 703-221-2218.