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The Funeral of George Washington The Funeral of George Washington Welcome from the Superintendent Jerry Hawn Park Ranger The National Mall & Memorial Parks is where In recent been an officer with the Revolu- State House as people came from America and the world come years, park tionary forces and a close associate the surrounding countryside to ob- to reflect, honor, and cele- rangers on of Washington for many years. He serve the ceremony. The splendid brate. As part of the National the National gave his speech on December 26, and somber march, accompanied Park System, we provide op- Mall were 1799. Mr. Lee’s words still echo by the sounding of muffled drums, actively in- with Americans after over two cen- proceeded through Philadelphia a portunities for use and enjoy- volved with turies: little past noon. A riderless horse, ment of the park for all while funerals for “First in war, first in peace and escorted by two marines wearing preserving the cultural and former Presi- first in the hearts of his country- black scarves, preceded the clergy. natural treasures of our na- dent Reagan men, he was second to none in In the Pennsylvania Gazette it was tion’s capital for future gen- and former the humble and endearing reported that the horse carried an President Ford. These events scenes of private life. Pious, just, empty saddle, holsters, pistols, and erations. Every one of us is seemed to overtake the emotions humane, temperate and sin- boots reversed in the stirrups. The dedicated to serving, educat- of the nation for several days and cere—uniform, dignified and horse also was "trimmed with ing, and inspiring visitors even weeks. As you stand at the commanding—his example was black—the head festooned with about the memorials and their base of the Washington Monument as edifying to all around him as elegant black and white feathers and reflect on the life of George were the effects of that exam- the American Eagle displayed in a place in our national heritage. Washington, how do you think the ple lasting. Correct through- rose upon the breast, and in a I know you will enjoy the nation responded to his death? out, vice shuddered in his pres- feather upon the head." In the many interpretative programs On December 14, 1799, George ence and virtue always felt his midst of the procession, pallbearers provided by park rangers and Washington died at his estate at fostering hand. The purity of his carried an empty casket. Arriving at Mount Vernon, Virginia. The na- private character gave efful- the German Lutheran Church, the I hope that your visit to the tion had to deal with the loss of a gence to his public virtues. bier was put in the middle of the National Mall & Memorial true leader of the young nation. Such was the man for whom center aisle, and members of Con- Parks will be a wonderful ex- Washington led the troops to vic- our nation mourns.” gress and other participants heard perience. tory. He advanced the process of Mock funerals were held all over prayers by the Reverend William creating the new form of govern- the country. Perhaps, the most White, a bishop of the Episcopal ment. He became the first leader memorable of these funerals took Church in the United States. Con- Stephen Lorenzetti for a newly formed government. place on December 26, 1799, in gressman Henry Lee read his eulogy Acting Superintendent Now…this man was gone. How Philadelphia, which was serving as from above before a crowd re- National Mall & Memorial Parks would the nation react? the nation’s “temporary” capital ported to be. The memorial service Some of the most well known for 10 years while the new federal concluded with vocal and instru- words describing George Washing- city was being constructed. The mental music, and the firing of ton came in a eulogy delivered by many mock funerals took place three volleys. "Light-Horse Harry" Lee. After over a period of several weeks. hearing of Washington's death, the The firing of sixteen cannons at United States Congress which was day break in Philadelphia signaled meeting in Philadelphia, chose Mr. the beginning of funeral events on Lee to deliver a tribute for the the 26th, and volleys repeated on a whole country. Lee, who was serv- half hour basis through out the ing as a Virginia Congressman, had morning. Troops assembled at the National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Ranger Programs General Information National Mall & Memorial Parks 900 Ohio Drive SW National Mall Bicycle Tours Page 2 Washington Monument Tickets Page 4 Washington, DC 20024 Walking Tours Page 2,3 Ford’s Theatre Page 4 Urban Campfire Programs Page 3 Old Post Office Tower Page 4 Phone: (202) 233-3520 Fireside Chat Program Page4 Internet: www..nps.gov/nama Daily Ranger Programs Page 4 Radio: 1670 am National Mall & Memorial Parks Newspaper • September 2007, Volume 1 Issue 1 Saturday, September 29, 2007 People of DC, Famous Names, Bike Tours Sunday, September 16, 2007 Extraordinary Stories On This Date in History For description see September 8. “Great in life, he was…great Join National Park Service Rangers every Saturday and Sunday for in death” Sunday, September 30, 2007 FREE guided bike tours of the Nation’s Capital. All tours start at Unexplored Tales of the City 1:00 p.m. from the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Plaza (at the base In 1881, just sixteen years after American Gold Star Mothers: of the memorial steps) and last approximately three hours. All the death of Abraham Lincoln, The “supreme sacrifice of riders must have their own bike, helmet, and water. another assassin’s bullet cut motherhood” short the life of an American Saturday, September 8, 2007 President here in Washington, Why and when did the U.S. People of DC, Famous Names, D.C. Explore the life and brief Congress declare, “the last Extraordinary Stories presidency of James A. Garfield Sunday in September shall that visits the numerous sites of hereafter be designated and Get to know the people behind the Nation’s Capital where the known as ‘Gold Star Mother’s the city. See and hear how the tragic story of Garfield lives on Day?’” Learn the answer to that influential personalities of barely noticed or recognized. question and others such as, Washington, DC have affected “who are Gold Star Mothers?” the city, the landscape, the Sunday, September 16, 2007 and “where is the World War architecture, and the culture of Family Tour The Hunt is on! One Memorial?” Trace the his- the Nation’s Capital over time. The search for symbols on tory of this organization back to Presidents, First Ladies, the National Mall its World War I origin. Discover, Saturday, September 1,2007 Governors and Mayors, authors, 2:30-4:30 p.m. as well, the many ways by which History of the Mall poets, famous and infamous the United States has honored Explore the History of characters alike have helped Have you ever wondered if there its veterans of the Great War America’s Front Yard shape the history of is anything hidden inside the and how the Gold Star Mothers Washington, DC. These people monuments and memorials on helped create the District of The history of the National Mall have helped influence not only the National Mall? If you did, Columbia World War Memorial. is as diverse and fascinating as the city, but the entire nation. you’re right! There are symbols, the history of our nation itself. These are their stories. some in plain view, others From George Washington’s hidden, which are clues about vision of the Federal City to the the person or event being me- Walking Tours District of Columbia of today, morialized that help visitors how has this span of green space better understand the structure. Walking Tour: Constitution in the heart of the Nation’s Capi- Plants, animals, and even Avenue Past and Present tal been altered over time? How different types of stone have 10:00 am September 29 has this area been influenced by meaning. You just need to 2-3 hours. great natural, cultural, historical, know where, and what, to look and social events through time? for. What can the leaves at the Wars, Presidents, Parks, and Come see and hear how the World War II Memorial teach us? Canals have something in National Mall has evolved into Who is that man in the painting common. Lace up your favorite what you experience today. at the Lincoln Memorial? What walking shoes and explore Sunday, September 9, 2007 is George Washington leaning Constitution Avenue with Off the Beaten Path on? You will never look at the National Park Service Sunday, September 2, 2007 Discover Lonely and monuments and memorials on Rangers. As you explore one of Unexplored Tales of the City Overlooked Landmarks the National Mall the same way the significant avenues of the Freemasons and the creation again! Nation’s Capital, learn the of Washington, DC You may have seen them on a history of the area as well as map, driven past them hundreds Parents – Please note; all partici- view some of the landmarks that On Sunday, July 4, 1848, the of times, or even walked up to pants (children and adults) must make Washington D.C. a city for cornerstone for the Washington one of them out of curiosity. have their own bike and helmet. all ages. Meet the rangers at the Monument was officially laid by What are they, who do they Reservations for Family Tours are 17th street entrance to the WWII Grandmaster Benjamin B.
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