Ann Pamela Cunningham, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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founder of movement to restore Mount Vernon, home of George Washington
Date of Birth: 15-Aug-1816
Place of Birth: Laurens County, South Carolina, United States
Date of Death: 01-May-1875
Profession: preservationist
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Ann Pamela Cunningham
- Ann Pamela Cuningham (August 15, 1816 in Rosemont Plantation, South Carolina – May 1, 1875) was an early activist in historic preservation who founded The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in 1853 and served for years as its first regent.
- She gained participation by women leaders from all 30 states of the Union at that time.
- The Association raised all the capital needed to complete its purchase of Mount Vernon by 1859 and took possession on February 22, Washington's birthday.
- The Association continues to own and operate, Mount Vernon, George Washington's home and plantation.
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