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George Washington Parke Custis (April 30, 1781 – October 10, 1857) was an American antiquarian, author, playwright, and plantation owner. He was a veteran of the War of 1812. His father, John Parke Custis served in the American Revolution with then-General George Washington.
Best known in his lifetime as the adopted son of George Washington, George Washington Parke Custis eventually became a key figure in preserving the memory and possessions of Washington.
22 de sept. de 2016 · Learn how George Washington's adopted son, George Washington Parke Custis, fathered children with slaves at Mount Vernon. Discover the descendants of this biracial family and how the National Park Service is recognizing their legacy.
2 de may. de 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of George Washington Parke Custis, the stepgrandson of George Washington and a writer, orator, and planter. Explore his views on slavery, agriculture, and the American Revolution, and his role in preserving Washington's memory.
12 de ene. de 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of G.W.P. Custis, the grandson of George Washington and the builder of Arlington House. Find out how he inherited, managed, and preserved his estates, and how he was related to Robert E. Lee.
After George Washington passed away, George Washington Parke Custis spent much of his adult life preserving the legacy of the man that raised him. He had Arlington House constructed with the intent to showcase the career of George Washington in the building through items he had collected.
Learn about the life and legacy of George Washington Parke Custis, the grandson of George Washington and a prominent figure in American history. Explore his achievements, challenges, and controversies in this lecture by Charles S. Clark, author of a new biography.
