Happy Retreat

Name/Title

Happy Retreat

Entry/Object ID

IMG1195

Description

Happy Retreat: Home of Colonel Charles Washington, founder of Charles Town, Virginia (now Virginia). His brother, General George Washington, was a frequent visitor here. Colonel Washington died in September 1799. He and his wife Mildred are buried on the estate.

Acquisition

Accession

350

Source or Donor

Mutchler, James

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Place

* Untyped Place

Charles Town, West Virginia