Item Details
Interior, Christ Church
| Format | Postcard |
|---|---|
| Description | 2 pages |
| Language | English |
| City, State | Alexandria, VA |
| Denomination | Episcopal Church |
| Subject | Fine Arts |
| Notes | * shows Washington's pewThis ancient structure was built in 1773. After services one Sunday morning in the summer of 1774, in the shadow of this church George Washington advocated withdrawing allegiance from King George and stated that he would fight to uphold the independence of the colonies. Nine years later, after resigning his commission at Annapolis, he again occupied his accustomed pew in this church. It was here that General Robert E. Lee agreed to take command of the Virginia forces. |
| Collection | James R. Tanis Collection of Church Postcards |
| Contributor | Princeton Theological Seminary |
| Rights |  Copyright Not EvaluatedDigitized collections are made accessible for purposes of education and research.
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