Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon

June 24, 2012 – September 23, 2012

He remains one of the most fascinating and important figures in American history, yet he is also one of the most difficult to get to know. We instantly recognize his face, yet his achievements may seem remote to us. Who was the real George Washington?

Gilcrease Museum will host the acclaimed exhibition, Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon. The exhibition goes beyond the iconic image on the dollar bill to reveal the real George Washington as not only a general and president but as a young land surveyor, experimental farmer, and savvy entrepreneur. Washington's views on religion and slavery, and the influence of his wife, Martha, are also explored in this exhibition which features life-size figures of Washington developed through a cutting-edge forensic investigation, engaging videos, original artifacts, intricate three-dimensional architectural models, and interactive displays.

Exhibition and national tour sponsored by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, with local support from the Grace and Franklin Bernsen Foundation.