Thousands of people visit the home of George and Martha Washington at Mount Vernon every year, but few know the story behind his final resting place located in the burial tomb on the Mount Vernon grounds. In 1830, an attempt was made to steal the skull from the remains of American president George Washington, which resided in a tomb on the property. The desecration of the burial site prompted a new, more secure, burial vault to be constructed. Join military history lecturer, reenactor and tour guide, Michael Jesberger for a presentation on this strange, macabre tale of George Washington, his final hours and his burial at Mount Vernon.

Presenter: Michael Jesberger is an independent military historian who specializes in the American Revolution and Civil War time periods. He is a member of numerous history-based organizations and active in the reenactment community.