Ann Pamela Cunningham

Ann Pamela Cunningham was an American preservationist 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.