Community Corner
Help Mount Vernon Estate Win a $1 Million Preservation Prize
Twenty-four D.C. nonprofits are competing for $1 million in funding.
Twenty-four sites in the D.C. metropolitan area, including the Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, are finalists in the Partners in Preservation grant contest.
The contest is co-sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express. These historic sites are competing for a total of $1 million in funding.
As of Thursday, out of the 24 sites, Mount Vernon was in second place, behind the National Cathedral.
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To vote for Mount Vernon, go here: https://www.preservedmv.com/competitors/mount-vernon
Mount Vernon is seeking funding to support the restoration of George Washington's large dining room, or "new room." Other historic sites competing for funding include the Washington National Cathedral and Arlington House.
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Voters can cast their vote for their favorite historic site via email or social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Foursquare.
Voting takes place until May 10. Results will be announced on May 13. Follow progress on social media pages and you'll also have a chance to win prizes. Visit mountvernon.org/vote for more information about voting for Mount Vernon.
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