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George Washington's Tent Exhibit Arrives at Tryon Palace

3/15/2026

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Washington's Tent Exhibit

A traveling exhibit of George Washington's Revolutionary War command tent will visit Tryon Palace in North Carolina, March 26–28, as part of America 250.
The exhibit features a replica of Washington's tent, which served as his mobile headquarters.
Educational programming will accompany the exhibit to deepen understanding of Washington's leadership.
Discussions on Irish soldiers in the Continental Army highlight their contributions and Irish identity.

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Washington's Letters Sale

Two secret letters by George Washington, the U.S. general and commander-in-chief, from winter 1779–1780, are for sale by The Raab Collection, coinciding with America's 250th birthday.
The Raab Collection is selling one letter for $150,000 and another for $80,000.
The letters detail Washington's orders to monitor loyalists and British movements.
They reveal a Staten Island raid that failed after loyalist warnings.
The documents show Washington's urgent wartime communication methods.

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Washington's Tent Exhibit

A traveling exhibit of George Washington's Revolutionary War command tent will visit Tryon Palace in North Carolina, March 26–28, as part of America 250.
The exhibit features a replica of Washington's tent, which served as his mobile headquarters.
Educational programming will accompany the exhibit to deepen understanding of Washington's leadership.
Discussions on Irish soldiers in the Continental Army highlight their contributions and Irish identity.

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