Dedication of the Library

        The library dedication took place on February 22, 1970 with 300 to 400 people in attendance. The dedication was timed on Washington's Birthday because of Mr. Smoot's kin to the Washington family -- he was a descendant of Washington's sister. In honor of Mr. Lewis E. Smoot who did not like speeches, formalities were kept to a minimum. The Smoot's long time friend Howard W. Smith was there along with many of their family and friends. Formal parts of the dedication were prayers of dedication that were conducted by Rev. Harrison Simons, rector of the Episcopal churches in King George,  Rev. Albert N. Jones, rector of Pobick Episcopal Church near Alexandria.  Mr. Jones was formerly rector of the Episcopal churches in King George, and married Mr. & Mrs. Smoot at the rectory in King George on October 1, 1953.  Included in the service was Albert Smoot; a nephew of the late Lewis E. Smoot.   Mrs. Ann Hopewell Smoot introduced several guests who had roles in the library project.    For the dedication Mrs. Smoot wore a dress made of the same material as the drapes in the Memorial Room.

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