George Washington's Early Life and Archaeological Discoveries

The video explores the myths and realities of George Washington's early life, focusing on his boyhood home at Ferry Farm in Virginia. Archaeologists, supported by the National Geographic Society, have uncovered the exact site of the farm, revealing a rich historical landscape. The site includes various outbuildings and artifacts, including a clay pipe with Masonic symbols, hinting at Washington's Masonic ties. The ultimate goal is to recreate the 18th-century farm for public visits, allowing visitors to experience the historical setting and attempt to throw a rock across the Rappahannock River, as Washington supposedly did.

Which childhood story is associated with George Washington?

• He discovered America.

• He chopped down a cherry tree.

• He built the first White House.

• He invented the telephone.

Where did George Washington grow up?

• Northern Virginia

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• New York

What organization supported the archaeological work near Fredericksburg?

• Smithsonian Institution

• National Geographic Society

• American Historical Association

• Library of Congress

What did the archaeologists find that confirmed the location of Washington's boyhood home?

• Well-crafted cellars

• A diary

• A statue

• A map

What other structures were found on the Washington landscape?

• A kitchen and a slave quarter

• A church

• A school

• A marketplace

What historical event left trenches on the site?

• The War of 1812

• The Revolutionary War

• The Civil War

• World War I

What special artifact was found by the archaeological team?

• A silver spoon

• A clay pipe with masonic symbols

• A piece of pottery

• A gold coin

What was George Washington's connection to the Masons?

• He founded the Masons.

• He became a Mason in New York.

• He was never a Mason.

• He became a Mason while living in Fredericksburg.

What is the ultimate goal of the archaeological team?

• To build a museum

• To sell the artifacts

• To recreate Augustine Washington's farm

• To write a book

What activity will visitors be able to try at the recreated farm?

• Cooking in the kitchen

• Planting crops

• Throwing a rock across the Rappahannock River

• Riding horses