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Birth of a Legend
George Washington was born at Pope's Creek in Westmoreland County, Virginia in 1732. -
Appointed Surveyor of Culpepper County
Washington was appointed surveyor of Culpepper County, Virginia in 1749. -
Major George Washington
George Washington begins his military career as a Major. -
Surrender at Fort Necessity
Washington and British Capt. James Mackay were forced to surrender once French and Indian troops overtook Fort Necessity. This would ignite the French and Indian War. -
Return to Military Life
Washington would to return to the frontier, after an embarrassing defeat at Fort Necessity, under the leadership of General Braddock. Washington viewed Braddock as an experienced, professional officer. -
Marriage
George Washington marries Martha Dandridge Custis, a women of enormous wealth. This would be her second marriage and Washington's first. -
Commander in Chief
George Washington was elected Commander in Chief of the Continental Army at the second Continental Congress. -
Takes Command of Troops
After being elected Commander in Chief, Washington took command of his troops in Cambridge, Massachusetts. -
Crossing the Delaware
In anticipation of the many enlistments that would soon be up, Washington made a daring call. Cross the Delaware River on Christmas night and attack the unsuspecting British at Trenton. -
Cornwallis Surrenders
Washington's army forces the surrender of Cornwallis and the British at Yorktown. -
The War is Over
After 8 long hard fought years, the Revolutionary War ends September 3, 1783. -
Washington Resigns
Washington stands before Congress, resigns his commission, and returns home to Mount Vernon. -
First Oath of Office
Washington's discontent with a weak union leads him to preside over the Continental Convention. Soon after the Continental Convention George Washington would become our first and only president elected unanimously. He took the Oath of Office in April 1789. -
Washington's Farewell Address
George Washington would refuse a third term as President of the United States and retire to Mount Vernon in 1796. -
Death of a Revolutionary
George Washington died in 1799, spending only 3 years in retirement, from a throat infection.
