Secrets of Washington's Archives
Secrets of Washington's Library is a video and podcast series about the books, papers, and maps that belonged to George Washington. Through both video and podcast episodes, we share the stories hidden between the pages of Washington's library to explore George Washington's life and his role during the American Revolution and Presidency.
Recent Episodes
Trailer-The Secrets of Washington's Archives
May 18, 2023
What did George Washington write in his personal copy of the Constitution? Who left behind messages inside some of Washington’s books? How did Washington learn to become a professional soldier? Mount Vernon introduces its la…
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About the Host
Anne Fertig, PhD
Lead Producer/Creator
Anne Fertig is the Digital Projects Editor at the Center for Digital History at the George Washington Presidential Library and the acting lead producer of the George Washington Podcast Network. A trained literary and book historian, Dr. Fertig completed her Ph.D. in English and Comparative Literature at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2022. In addition to her work at the George Washington Podcast Network, she is the founder and co-director of Jane Austen & Co. and has published widely in her field.
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