Preserved since 1758, Mount Vernon is a spectacular tourist attraction that tells the story of George Washington. Since 1860, over 8 million tourists have visited the historical sight. The area contains about 8,000 acres of land and a mansion with 21 rooms that are full of adventure and history. Inside one of the rooms, Nelly Custis Room, there is a crib given by Martha Washington that is specifically designed for Nelly’s child, Frances Parke Lewis. It has sides that lowers to make it easier to change the bedclothes. Right next to it, is a fireplace with warming pans. The pans were made to hold hot coals that would heat up the bedsheets just enough so that it won’t burn through the bed linens. Another significant location in the household is
