Title:
Washington's Birthday was important holiday
Author:
Carol W. Kimball
Subjects:
Washington's BirthdayWashington Bicentennial
Plaque marking President Washington's first visit to New London
Plaque marking President Washington's first visit to New London
Object ID:
Kim07-049
Object Name:
Scrapbook
Category:
8: Communication Artifact
Subcategory:
Documentary Artifact
Publisher:
The Day
Publication Place:
New London, CT
Pubication Date:
02/19/1999
Collection:
Carol W. Kimball
Summary:
President George Washington was born February 11, but twenty years later the British adopted the Georgian calendar adding 11 days to the date and now February 22 is observed as Washington's birthday. One tangible relic of the Washington bicentennial celebrations is a bronze plaque moved to a spot adjacent to a neighboring doughnut shop in Groton. It commemorates Washington's first visit to New London.
People:
Washington, George (Pres.)
Bailey, Anna Warner
Braddock, Gen.
Shirley, William (Gov.)
Mason, George (Capt.)
Stewart Capt.
Hempstead, Joshua
Bailey, Anna Warner
Braddock, Gen.
Shirley, William (Gov.)
Mason, George (Capt.)
Stewart Capt.
Hempstead, Joshua
Search Terms:
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National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
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Washington's birthday
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The Sign of the Red Lion
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
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