A permanent exhibit of twenty etchings of George Washington’s life are now on display in the Conference Room of the Craik-Patton House. The Craik-Patton Collection Committee accepted the etchings as a gift from Priscilla Lawson, Vice Regent Emerita of Mount Vernon and past Craik-Patton Inc. president. The gift is given in memory of Betty Wellford, who was a leading spirit in the moving and restoration of the house. The etchings were created by artists of the 1920s and 1930s and were sold in a portfolio. Because of James Craik’s familial ties with George Washington, the art is a permanent exhibit for guests to enjoy during tours and meetings. The Collections Committee would also like to offer the exhibit on loan to other museums and historical houses.
Preserving the Dames' Legacy
