Woodlawn Mansion: A Tapestry of Inhabitants' Stories | DomoNaut

In this episode of DomoNaut, I sit down with the Interim Director and Associate Marketing Manager to talk about the extensive and diverse history of the Woodlawn Mansion.

Built in 1803 for George Washington’s adopted granddaughter, Nelly Custis, it went through many owners: Quakers, Baptists, a Senator, a playwright, a Cole heiress.. the list is extensive, but each owner left their mark: whether engraved in glass or written in the walls.

00:00 Intro
01:01 Woodlawn Mansion history and timeline
04:06 Architecture style & features
06:12 Renovation efforts
07:09 Private vs public spaces
08:48 Who left their mark in the walls?
10:06 The story of William Holland
11:40 National Trust for Historic Preservation's aquisition
12:16 Museum mission & programs
13:40 Credits

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