George Washington Goes Back to School
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| FREE Limited-Edition Portrait of George Washington! |
As Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, George Washington led our nation to independence. As President of the Constitutional Convention, he presided over the creation of our new instrument of government. And, as the first president of the United States, he led our country through the early, turbulent years of nationhood. George Washington’s leadership, character and civic responsibility remain examples to follow today.
Now you and your students can celebrate Washington’s character, leadership, and accomplishments by hanging a beautifully-framed replica of Rembrandt Peale’s Porthole Portrait of George Washington. It is specially sized (30”x36”) to take a place of honor in your school’s central office, library, or auditorium. Accompanying the portrait will be a George Washington Celebration Kit with suggested activities to commemorate the dedication of the portrait, as well as suggested lesson plans for classroom use.
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| George Washington: Portrait of Leadership |
To receive this FREE limited-edition portrait, please send a letter on school letterhead from the principal to the address listed below, specifically noting 1) the space where the portrait will be hung; and 2) the school’s street address for UPS delivery.
Ann Bay, Associate Director for Education, George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, P.O. Box 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
To view a printable PDF announcement of this free portrait offer, please scroll to the bottom of this page and click to download the file.
Interested in Donating a Portrait to a School?
Education programs such as this portrait initiative are made possible through private contributions from patriotic individuals and institutions across the nation. Mount Vernon does not receive or accept government funding of any sort. Your contribution of $275 will make it possible for a school to receive, at no charge, this beautiful portrait and the Celebration Kit. You can make your contribution by mailing it to Portrait in the Schools Project, Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, P.O. Box 240, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.
