Build-a-George Landmark: George Washington Sculpture, Second Floor, West Daily Times vary; check schedule at information desk. Why is George Washington wearing a toga? Why is he holding his sword like that? Join us to learn more about this classically inspired statue of George Washington that was commissioned by the U.S. Congress in 1832 and now sits on the second floor of the museum. Explore the symbols on the statue to decipher what they tell us about Washington and about the way we memorialize him. Decide what you think is most important to remember about our first president and design your own version of a Washington monument.