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Article: Mount Vernon redux.(C)(Business)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- November 8, 2001
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Byline: Donna De Marco
Mount Vernon, George Washington's historic estate, is banking on its newly renovated complex and tantalizing exhibits - including the Founding Father's dentures - to draw more visitors this season.
The tourist destination along the Potomac River is trying to recover after being hit hard by the September 11 terrorist attacks, which resulted in canceled school trips and more travelers staying at home this season.
Mount Vernon, where out-of-state residents make up about 85 percent of the annual attendance, is now making a big push to attract visitors from the Washington region.
"We've redirected our efforts from a ...