George Washington Historical Figure
Washington, George--1732-1799
Presidents--United States
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
George Washington (c. 1775), received his early military training as an officer in the colonial militia and saw action in the French and Indian Wars. When the united colonies searched for a military leader, Washington was an easy choice. Named Commander in Chief of the Continental forces in 1775, he led the ragged army to a difficult victory with the aid of the French. <br /><br />Washington's military accomplishments and steady demeanor later led to his election as President. He and his wife Martha gave their adult lives to serving the colonies and the fledgling cause. The battle sword is now in the Smithsonian.<br /><br />This sculpture is part of American Revolution! George Stuart Historical Figures ® on display at the Museum of Ventura County 2021-2022. More on the figures at the <a href="https://www.galleryhistoricalfigures.com/group/us-patriots-and-founders">George S. Stuart Historical Figures, US Patriots and Founders webpage</a>.
Stuart, George S.
Accession No.: 1977-103.13
Museum of Ventura County
1960s-1970s
Historical Figures® by George S. Stuart
Images © copyright Peter d'Aprix & Dee Finning
Figure
English
Physical Object (Figure)
1977-103.13
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ojai (Calif.)
Benedict Arnold Historical Figure
Arnold, Benedict--1741-1801
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Benedict Arnold distinguished himself as a military leader in the Revolutionary War, but became bitter when others were promoted ahead of him despite his exemplary record. As commander of West Point in 1780, he planned to betray the fort to the British but the plot was discovered and Arnold spent the rest of his life in exile. <br /><br />He married socially prominent Peggy Shippen from Philadelphia, who long endured Arnold's life as traitor.<br /><br />This sculpture is part of American Revolution! George Stuart Historical Figures ® on display at the Museum of Ventura County 2021-2022. More on the figures at the <a href="https://www.galleryhistoricalfigures.com/group/us-patriots-and-founders">George S. Stuart Historical Figures, US Patriots and Founders webpage</a>.
Stuart, George S.
Accession No.: 1977-103.8
Museum of Ventura County
1960s-1970s
Historical Figures® by George S. Stuart
Images © copyright Peter d'Aprix & Dee Finning
Figure
English
Physical Object (Figure)
1977-103.8
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ojai (Calif.)
Man and Boy in Uniform
Portraits
Bugle
Children--Portraits
Men--portraits
Military uniforms
Swords
Man and boy in uniform.
Unknown
Museum of Ventura County
No date
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Glass plate negative
English
Image
gp183
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Ventura (Calif.)