Understand exactly what made Audley so special for Nelly. Discover what came about in 1846 involving Nelly’s daughter Frances Parke Lewis. Learn what else happened in 1846 involving Woodlawn. Determine if Nelly herself ultimately felt more comfortable at Mount Vernon versus Woodlawn. Discover what tragic misfortune took place in 1847 involving Nelly’s only surviving son. Find out what Nelly got to embark upon at age 70 come year 1849. Discover what happened in America come July 9, 1850 including what takes place involving Nelly not long afterwards. Get an understanding as to just how bad of condition Mount Vernon itself was in by early 1850’s. Learn what John Augustine Washington III tried doing to prevent Mount Vernon from going into total disrepair. Agree if Woodlawn, Nelly’s 2,000 acre estate, is still around. Get an understanding behind what Nelly herself strove to preserve.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.