George Washington
Played by Willie Mellina About Young George Washington: Everyone knows George Washington, the first president of the United States, but few know about his journey to become the first president. He is young, confident, bold and humble as an officer in the Virginia Militia. Throughout his young military career there were many instances where he narrowly escapes death to become one of the most important men in U.S. history. |
Christopher Gist
Played by Timothy Perez-Ross About Christopher Gist: As a colonial British explorer, surveyor and frontiersmen, Mr. Gist was one of the first to explore the Ohio Country. His experience provided critical support for George Washington as they journeyed through harsh wilderness to deliver an important message about troops in the Ohio Valley. Gist is reported to have saved Washington's life at least twice during their journey. |
Indian Guide
Played by Jeremy Gauna About Indian Guide: On Washington and Gist's journey through the wilderness to deliver Washington's report, they required a native guide who could help them through the snow covered landscape. The brave Ottawa Indian did what he thought was best for his people but it ultimately ended in a frightening situation for Washington and Gist. |
Martha Custis
Played by Micah Lynn Hanson About Martha Custis: At age 18, Martha married a rich planter, Daniel Custis. Upon her marriage, she became a member of the elite society and used every opportunity to learn about what was happening throughout the colonies. Martha is a bold, educated woman who speaks her mind and isn't intimidated by anyone. |
Sally Fairfax
Played by Amanda Joy Erickson About Sally Fairfax: Born into one of Virginia's wealthiest and oldest families, Sally married George William Fairfax and became the mistress of the Belvoir estate. As a young man with limited education and inexperienced in climbing the social ladder, Washington was impressed with this attractive, popular, and intelligent woman—arguably viewing her as the ideal of womanhood. |
Abraham
Played by Andrew Flagg About Abraham: One of the Fairfax's servants, Abraham is a refined gentlemen who cares for everyone in the household. He is smart and aware of everything going on in the house. Abraham doesn't hesitate to warn young George Washington of the dangers that lie ahead of him. |