What Does Washington's Tent Mean to You?
Since 2017, more than 1,000,000 people have seen General George Washington’s tent on display in the Alan B. Miller Theater at the Museum. Viewers often find the tent film and reveal to be emotional, thought-provoking, and inspirational. We asked a range of people, from educators to descendants to caretakers, what does Washington’s tent mean to you?
Extended Interviews
Watch extended cuts of interviews seen in the What Does Washington's Tent Mean to You? video featured in the Museum's Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent special exhibition.

Alvin & Angela Gillem
H. Alvin and Angela R. Gillem, descendants of Selina Gray, who was enslaved at Arlington House and saved George Washington's tent and relics from being lost to the Civil War, explain what the enduring legacy and survival of Washington's tent means to them.

Maurice Goodman
Maurice Goodman, a member of the Museum's Corporate Advisory Council, explains what the enduring legacy and survival of Washington's tent means to him.

Beth Lycosky
Beth Lycosky, a teacher at Schwenksville Elementary School outside of Philadelphia who brings an annual field trip to the Museum, explains what the enduring legacy and survival of Washington's tent means to her and her students.

Philip Reese
Philip S. Reese, member of the Museum's Board of Directors and member of The Society of the Lees of Virginia, explains what the enduring legacy and survival of Washington's tent means to him.
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Washington's War Tents

Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent
February 17, 2024 - January 5, 2025