A Georgetown Life: The Reminiscences of Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon of Tudor Place

A Georgetown Life: The Reminiscences of Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon of Tudor Place, Edited by Grant Quertermous. Overview: An invaluable primary resource for understanding nineteenth-century America.As a Georgetown resident for nearly a century, Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon (1815 - 1911) was close to the key political events of her time. Born into the prominent Peter family, Kennon came into contact with the many notable historical figures of the day who often visited Tudor Place, her home for over ninety years. Now published for the first time, the record of her experiences offers a unique insight into nineteenth-century American history.Housed in the Tudor Place archives, "The Reminiscences of Britannia Wellington Peter Kennon" is a collection of Kennon's memories solicited and recorded by her grandchildren in the 1890s. The text includes Kennon's recollections of her mother Martha Custis Peter’s stories about spending time at Mount Vernon with her grandparents George and