Our mission: To provide education and a place
of learning for ourselves and others, with the aim of raising
our own level of consciousness and contributing to the evolution
of consciousness on the planet. To promote a way of life that
is balanced, harmonious, and responsible toward nature.
The Mansion was awarded $150,000 from the
federal government for FY2010. The National Park Trust and the
Claymont Society need to reach out to all interested partners
who love and value this historic Washington Family Home to help
us raise the matching $150,000 for our restoration efforts.
Our fundraising appeal has reached $110,000,
including a $30,000 contribution from the Jefferson County Commission.
Thanks to all, we are doing well. Only $40,000 more is needed
to reach the goal of $150,000!.
Please donate now to the Save America's
Treasures Matching Fund.
Four private Washington Family homes in Jefferson County, WV will be open to visitors on
Saturday, September 17, 10am – 5pm, sponsored by the Friends of Happy Retreat. This
year's tour offers a rare opportunity to see Happy Retreat, the gracious 1780 home of Charles
Washington, Charles Town's founder and George Washington's youngest brother; arewood,
the 1770 estate of George's oldest brother Samuel; Beallair, built in the 1790s, and expanded
by Lewis Washington in 1850; and Claymont Court, the 1840 mansion built by the president's
grand-nephew Bushrod Corbin Washington. Advance tickets are $20 for the tour, or $10 per
home. After September 10th and the day of the tour, the cost is $25, and single- admission
tickets are $10. More information is at www.happyretreat.org.
