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Sulgrave Manor - The Ancestral Home of George Washington

Sat, Oct 16

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Chicago

Sulgrave Manor, the ancestral home of George Washington, was built by Lawrence Washington in 1539 and is located northeast of Banbury in the village of Sulgrave.

Sulgrave Manor - The Ancestral Home of George Washington
Sulgrave Manor - The Ancestral Home of George Washington

Time & Location

Oct 16, 2021, 10:00 AM

Chicago, 626 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

About the event

Sulgrave Manor was constructed in 1540 by Lawrence Washington, the five times great-grandfather of George Washington.  Descendants of Lawrence Washington continued to occupy the house until 1659, when they immigrated to America. This historic site, located in Sulgrave, Northhamptonshire, England, is open for tours and welcomes visitors from around the world. B.A. Church, Chicago Chapter Member, Past Chapter Regent will lead you through a virtual tour of this unique structure.  

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