The Historic Preservationist

This episode describes how the key players rose to power positions in the war and how they contributed and affected its outcome.

Impressment by the royal navy became the ultimate rallying cry for war at the time.

This episode describes how the war of 1812 was a byproduct of the prominent NapoleonicWars which was fought mainly in Europe .

Learn how one woman had the foresight to take on the challenges of saving the decaying estate of Mount Vernon, Ann Pamala Cunningham

A verbal catalogue of all important artifacts in the Dining room, the downstairs and upper chambers.

An explanation of all the decorative arts presented in these three rooms.

A description on the halls color pallet, the long search for a master craftsmen to fulfill Washington’s desires and a description of the custom made furniture.

With Washington fighting in the field for eight years, refinement work on the mansion continued.

Relive the layout of the Generals original gardens, type of trees and shrubs.

Washington had a farm with thousands of acres, this was huge for its time, management was left to others when he was off representing the American people.

A depiction of a timeline of the history of Mount Vernon and how it was saved from vacancy and disrepair.

In the end of his life Washington was called back to service. His death was quick and decisive, and in the end he freed his slaves.

Settling in to Mount Vernon , Washington must face head-on the slave issue.

Explanations of; the U.S. and the French Revolution, the neutrality Proclamation, the first political refugee, Fugitive Slave Act and the farewell address.

This episode explains the development of the first bank, political parties, and how the new country dealt with native Americans

The Philadelphia Convention of 1787, disputes over war debt and Washington’s failing health.

France enters the war effort, successive victories leads to victory at Yorktown for the colonies. The treaty of Paris is drawn up in 1783.

The continentals needed supplies and inoculations and money to pay the troops. Washington also suffered an attempted removal by some of his own and Valley Forge provided a wicked winter.

Teas started to be produced from a multitude of countries, shrinking Chinas slice of the pie to be about 20%. IN the 1960’s tea bags were invented, revolutionizing the way tea was sold.

The demand for tea explodes worldwide, even broadcasters would pause to let tea-time proceed. During the World Wars, tea at times had to be rationed, but it was felt essential for strength and psychological acuity.

European potteries and manufacturers began making full tea and breakfast sets.

Following closely in the wake of the Temperance movement, came the opening of refreshment houses and other economical venues to provide cheaper tea-stops for all classes across the cities.

See how demand and desire from the European powers fueled the increase of production and variety of Chinese textiles.

How the beginning of the world sailing trade brought Chinoiserie painted wallpapers into being.

An introduction to the discovery of China and Japan which would result in the world’s discovery of their art, Chinoiserie.