Did george washington chop down a cherry tree?

George Washington Never Chopped Down A Cherry Tree September 4, 2013 Emily Upton 31 comments Myth: George Washington once chopped down his father’s favorite cherry tree. read more

President George Washington and the legend of the cherry tree, A collection of free Presidents Day short stories, tales, poems, rhymes, recitals, skits, and plays from Children's Literature. Close Note: You will only see this box once. read more

Probably not. The story was invented by Parson Mason Weems who wrote a biography of George Washington shortly after Washington's death. read more

Myth: George Washington once chopped down his father’s favorite cherry tree. The story goes that a young George Washington was about six years old when he was given a hatchet that he enthusiastically used to chop at just about anything in sight. One morning, he even chopped at a cherry tree, eventually cutting it down. read more

George Washington : The Cherry Tree . by M. L. Weems. When George was about six years old, he was made the wealthy master of a hatchet of which, like most little boys, he was extremely fond. read more