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Marked!: The Only Time George Washington Visited the Deep South
- Georgia Public Broadcasting
- May 28
- 1 min read
In 1791, George Washington made his first and only trip to the Deep South, including a memorable stop in Savannah. Savannah rolled out the red carpet for America’s first president with celebrations, admiration, and grand hospitality as the young nation welcomed the man who helped win independence. In this episode of Marked!, host Maiya May visits historical marker # 025-3 in Savannah to revisit Washington’s Southern Tour of 1791 and learn about a part of his presidency few ever hear about. Learn how Washington enjoyed dancing, charmed the ladies, and embraced the public during one of the most fascinating journeys of his presidency.
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