Learn what year Eleanor “Nelly” Parke Custis was born. Discover where General George Washington stopped at come September 9, 1781. Figure out how many step grandchildren General Washington had by 1781. Learn for whom Eleanor aka “Nelly” was named after including her father’s service during Revolutionary War. Explore significance behind what took place on October 17,1781 including a tragic family ordeal General Washington and wife Martha faced afterwards. Get introduced to Martha Washington’s brother Bartholomew Dandridge including his profile status. Go behind the scenes and learn about Martha’s first marriage to Daniel Parke Custis. Determine the logical reasoning behind why George & Martha Washington adopted their two youngest grandchildren from Eleanor Custis Stuart. Discover what famous French Officer came to visit Mount Vernon during Summer & Fall Seasons of 1784. Learn if young Nelly remembered meeting the French Officer including purpose behind his visit to Mount Vernon. Get introduced to Tobias Lear including his relationship with George Washington and extended family. Determine ballpark percentage where women’s literacy rates hovered around during latter half of 18th Century Virginia.