In this masterpiece, Eric captures a patriotic moment from our nation's past at George Washington's monumental estate in Virginia. George Washington and his wife, Martha lived here for 40 years, from 1759 to 1799. Nowadays, Mount Vernon is America's most popular historic site, having attracted over 80 million visitors. The plantation sits on the banks of the Potomac River and offers much to see and do for sightseers and history buffs.