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Educational Resources

George Washington’s material objects and ideas give us some of the best clues as to how to interpret the life and times of the nation’s first president. Mount Vernon’s library, collections, and education department exist to navigate these exhaustive resources and share them with the public. Whether searching for Washington’s dentures, seeking a rare text on the commander in chief, or preparing a lesson about the first president’s leadership style, an abundance of online assets lie at your fingertips. Please explore, enjoy, and if you don’t find what you’re looking for, ask!

Educational Resources Spotlight

Opening September 2013

Slated to open in 2013, the 45,000 square-foot Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington will be a gathering place for scholars, researchers and leaders and a "think tank" for all things related to the first president.

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Washington as Teaching Tool
Professional Development for Teachers

From our Teacher Institutes to Evening for Educators program, Mount Vernon offers a variety of resources to help educators bring George Washington into the classroom. For more details, see the ‘Learn More’ button below.

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Be Curious About George: Learn in the Classroom

Whether you are studying leadership, history or even science, George Washington provides a plethora of pedagogical opportunities. From the ample field trip options for teachers who wish to visit Mount Vernon to our online database of Washington-related lesson plans, our website presents an educator’s bonanza. Our online resources and live videoconferencing programs beamed into classrooms make Washington one accessible guy.

For more information see our TEACHERS AND STUDENTS page.

George Washington Touched This: See His Objects

Mount Vernon has the largest number of treasures from George Washington’s life in the nation. Although a variety of his and Martha’s belongings were dispersed after their deaths, Mount Vernon has brought back and excavated thousands of original artifacts, many of which are on display throughout the Mansion as well as the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center. From Washington’s dentures to his shoe buckles, the first president’s belongings range from the practical to the elegant to the quixotic.

For more information see our OBJECTS page.

Read All About It: Discover Washington at the Library

Our library collections includes printed materials such as books, pamphlets, dissertations, manuscripts, ephemera, and serials as well as electronic resources. The library’s focus is on the history of the Mount Vernon estate and its owners from the original land patent in 1674 up to the present day. With a range of materials, the library is an excellent resource for individuals hoping to find anything from a particular article or book to a specific manuscript.

For more information see our RESEARCH AND DIGITAL COLLECTIONS.