A Virginian Farm
When he was only a young boy, George Washington and the family resided on a farm before they moved to Mount Vernon. His parents bought a 280-acre farm that already had dwellings on the property. They rented the 300 acres adjacent to it and grew corn, tobacco, and wheat. Only five years after buying the Ferry Farm in Fredricksburg, Virginia, the patriarch passed away at only 49 years old. The Mount Vernon estate website said that Augustine left this property to Washington, who then sold it to a Scottish immigrant for only 2,000 pounds.
A Virginian Farm
The 110 Rules of Civility
When he was only a young boy, it was a common practice to write out the 110 Rules of Civility. These were social etiquette rules that one needs to follow when in the presence of others. The Mount Vernon Estate said that this is a practice that has its roots in late 16th century France. When he was 14 years old, George participated in this. It is the reason many thought he grew up with a noble background. Some of the rules are being loyal, polite, and respectful.
The 110 Rules of Civility
