127 reactions · 14 shares | The first first lady’s surviving correspondence is the topic of conversation for the 2022 annual Martha Washington Lecture at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. Watch Saturday, October 15th at 9 AM ET on C-SPAN2 You can see a full schedule of American History programs at c-span.org/history | American History TV | Facebook

9.4K views · 412 reactions | #OnThisDay in 1802, Martha Washington died at Mount Vernon surrounded by her grandchildren & great-grandchildren, just 2.5 years after the death of her husband. She was eulogized in newspapers across the country as "the worthy partner of the worthiest of men." Learn more about Martha’s will in our latest video, and more about Martha Washington at mountvernon.org/marthawashington | George Washington's Mount Vernon | Facebook