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John Washington(George Washignton's great grandfather), is granted ownership of Mount Vernon
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George Washington is born
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George Washington's older half-brother, Lawrence Washington, dies.
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George Washington begins leasing Mount Vernon
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George Washington marries a young widow, Martha Dandridge Custis, who has two children
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George Washington inherits Mount Vernon
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Washington commands the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War
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Washington serves as President of the United States
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George Washington dies
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Martha Washington dies.
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Ann Pamela Cunningham founds Mt. Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union
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Mount Vernon Ladies' Association begins raising funds to buy Mount Vernon
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The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association takes over Mount Vernon