11/04/2026
🇺🇸 GEORGE WASHINGTON INN & THE GEORGE WASHINGTON SOCIETY
A Legacy of Faith, History, and Community Service
What began as a dream in 2002 has grown into a mission to preserve America's founding heritage and share it with future generations.
When Daniel (Dan) and Janet Abbott purchased a beautiful oceanfront property near Port Angeles, Washington, they envisioned building a replica of George Washington's beloved Mount Vernon. On February 16, 2008, that dream became reality with the opening of **George Washington Inn**, overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
But their vision extended far beyond providing gracious hospitality. They wanted to draw attention to George Washington's character, his faith in divine Providence, and the biblical principles that helped shape America's founding.
📜 GEORGE WASHINGTON SOCIETY — 2012
To carry this educational vision beyond the inn, the Abbotts established the George Washington Society, incorporated as a Washington State domestic nonprofit corporation on February 13, 2012, and subsequently recognized as a federal tax-exempt charitable organization under IRS Section 501(c)(3).
The Society's mission is to educate successive generations about America's early history, the faith of George Washington, our founding principles, and the precious heritage of religious liberty.
🚴 TOUR DE LAVENDER — 2013
An avid cyclist, Dan established the Tour de Lavender, celebrating the beauty of the Sequim-Dungeness Valley while supporting local lavender farms, tourism, and community development. The event eventually became an important fundraiser for the Olympic Discovery Trail.
⚔️ **NORTHWEST COLONIAL FESTIVAL — 2014
Beginning with colonial-history activities in 2014, the Society's most ambitious early educational initiative grew into a four-day immersive living-history festival at George Washington Inn and Washington Lavender Farm.
Revolutionary War reenactments, British regulars crossing a replica of Concord's Old North Bridge, colonial artisans, military encampments, and historical interpreters brought the founding era to life.
The festival reflected a simple conviction: *History is best remembered when it can be experienced.
🎶 **HYMN SING BY THE SEA — 2014
Another beloved tradition began in 2014 when Dr. Frank Garlock and his wife traveled from South Carolina to launch Hymn Sing by the Sea at George Washington Inn. They directed the first three gatherings, and Jim Giger graciously continued leading this annual celebration of sacred music from 2017 through 2026.
The hymn sing remains a free, privately hosted event requiring advance registration, celebrating the timeless truths expressed in the great hymns of the Christian faith.
📱 REACHING THE WORLD THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA
What began on the Olympic Peninsula has reached far beyond it.
Through pages devoted to the inn, the festival, and George Washington, historical accounts, Washington's own writings, artwork, and reflections on faith and Providence now reach audiences around the world.
In 2026, our **George Washington page () surpassed 100,000 followers!**
Our weekly *Sunday Review — Lessons from the Week* continues to connect the wisdom of history with biblical principles for life today.
🇺🇸 CELEBRATING AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY
On October 19, 2026, the 245th anniversary of the British surrender at Yorktown, the Society presented a special program: “George Washington and Faith: What Do We Know? Why Does It Matter? Why Should We Care?”
This panel discussion brought together George Washington interpreter Daniel Shippey and recognized scholars Mark David Hall, Robert P. George, and Paul G. Kengor to explore Washington's faith and the religious heritage of America's founding.
❤️ OUR MISSION CONTINUES
From a Mount Vernon-inspired inn to Revolutionary War reenactments, community events, sacred music, and online historical education, our purpose has remained the same: **to help future generations understand Washington's character and biblical convictions, America's founding history, and the precious inheritance of religious liberty.**
As Scripture reminds us:
*“One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.”* — Psalm 145:4 (KJV)
We are grateful to everyone who has joined us on this journey. May the lessons of our past continue to inspire future generations!
George Washington Society
Preserving the past. Educating the present. Inspiring the future.
