First in war, first in peace, first entrepreneur.

At Mount Vernon this morning. I've been here a few times before but I learn something new each time.

Thing one--Mount Vernon had a dung repository. Yup, it's exactly what you think it is.

Thing two--the term "sun up to sun down" -- slaves referred to it as "can see to cant see."

Thing three--the exterior color of paint at Mount Vernon is white but it turns tan with the addition of sand to give the wood a sandstone effect.