First house : two centuries with Virginia's first families
Title:
First house : two centuries with Virginia's first families
Author:
Theobald, Mary Miley, 1952-
ISBN:
9780884902102
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Publication Information:
Richmond, Va. : Citizens' Advisory Council for Interpreting and Furnishing the Executive Mansion : Library of Virginia, 2012.
Physical Description:
xi, 172p; ill. : 28cm.
Contents:
Introduction / by David Baldacci -- First house : two centuries with Virginia's first families -- "More safe and central" -- "Built in a handsome manner" -- Antebellum innovation -- The Civil War and reconstruction -- The gilded age -- The woman's role -- A tale of two spirits -- A new wing -- Growth and improvements -- The pride of the mansion : the USS Virginia silver service -- "A happy house" -- The new millennium -- Gardens and grounds -- Centuries of distinguished visitors -- Behind the scenes -- The first families : life in the mansion -- A family's best friend -- Celebrations and sorrow -- Christmas -- This stately house.
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