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This forensic recreation of George Washington at age 45 is on display at the ‘Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon’ exhibit. Researchers studied Washington's waistcoat and breeches on loan from the Smithsonian to determine proportions. Hair color is based on samples in the collection of Mount Vernon. Image by RadioFan. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.

‘Real George Washington’ sets up camp in Valley Forge-like St. Paul

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf

This forensic recreation of George Washington at age 45 is on display at the ‘Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon’ exhibit. Researchers studied Washington's waistcoat and breeches on loan from the Smithsonian to determine proportions. Hair color is based on samples in the collection of Mount Vernon. Image by RadioFan. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.
This forensic recreation of George Washington at age 45 is on display at the ‘Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon’ exhibit. Researchers studied Washington’s waistcoat and breeches on loan from the Smithsonian to determine proportions. Hair color is based on samples in the collection of Mount Vernon. Image by RadioFan. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 License.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A day after a fierce winter storm swept through the region, “Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon” opens at the Minnesota History Center.

The exhibit includes a 1798 portrait of the nation’s first president, a film and a timeline with detailed information about his life.

The St. Paul Pioneer Press says it will include 100 objects from Washington’s home, including his dentures, Bible, dishes and weapons.

The history center is also hosting a family day on Feb. 27 in conjunction with the Washington exhibit. Visitors will enjoy reduced admission fees, games, actors in historical costume and music.

Founded in 1849, the nonprofit historical center is aims to teach about Minnesota’s past using exhibits, collections, books, educational programs and more.

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