George Washington House

About

In 1751, at the age of 19, George Washington traveled with his ailing half-brother to what is now known as the George Washington House in Barbados, and would be his only visit to a country outside colonial America. Seeking respite for his brother from tuberculosis, it was during this visit that George Washington contracted smallpox, and he was cared for and nursed back to health within the walls of the house. The house, now overseen by the Barbados National Trust, provides an engaging glimpse into life as it existed over 250 years ago. The ground floor of the house is furnished in the style of the mid-eighteenth century, displaying basic necessities like a four-poster bed with mosquito netting, face basins, and other utensils relevant to the era. The second floor houses exhibits showcasing life during that period, with descriptions, visuals, and audio aids. Medical implements of the era, artifacts of slavery, agricultural tools, and items found through archaeological excavations near the house contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the past. The house is open 9AM to 4PM daily. JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons