New Washington Memorial in Philly
A memorial on the spot where George Washington lived as president with slaves is scheduled to open in Philadelphia next year thanks to more state funding than anticipated.
The $8.4 million project will include information on the nine slaves Washington kept at the President's House near Independence Hall.
Governor Ed Rendell says the Delaware River Port Authority will probably contribute $3.5 million in economic development funds.
George Washington and John Adams each lived at the house when Philadelphia was the nation's capital between 1790 and 1800.
The $8.4 million project will include information on the nine slaves Washington kept at the President's House near Independence Hall.
Governor Ed Rendell says the Delaware River Port Authority will probably contribute $3.5 million in economic development funds.
George Washington and John Adams each lived at the house when Philadelphia was the nation's capital between 1790 and 1800.
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