Welcome, teachers and students, to the newest section of the Mount Vernon Web site, designed just for you! We hope this reorganized area will make it easier to locate materials and opportunities that will help you teach and learn about George Washington and his times. We plan to add many additional resources, so check back frequently!
To explore the site, click on the links at left or refer to the directory below!
Important Announcement!
Please note: The deadline for Mount Vernon's History Teacher of the Year Award for Washington, DC, area teachers is fast approaching on May 21, 2008! The award seeks to honor local teachers who bring creativity and passion to their teaching, generate a love of learning, and deepen their students' understanding and appreciation of history. Among other prizes, the 2008 Mount Vernon History Teacher of the Year will receive a $5,000 cash award! Visit the award web page for application information!
Visit Find Lesson Plans and Learning Resources if you're a teacher seeking classroom resources, research materials, and professional development opportunities, including educator grants and awards. Homework help for students and additional materials for researchers will be added in the future.
Click Learn from a Distance to get information about dates, times, and how to access our FREE distance learning programs via satellite or DVD. Produced in collaboration with the Fairfax Network, these engaging broadcasts are delivered live to schools across the nation from our studios here at Mount Vernon. Recent guests have included David McCullough, Cokie Roberts, Chris Matthews, and Jerry Bruckheimer.
Choose Read Our Latest News and Events to access Mount Vernon's new blog for the educational community, George Washington Wired! This exciting new publication will allow us to keep schools updated about the many educational opportunities that Mount Vernon provides. We encourage you to use the blog's "comments" feature to communicate with one another and with us!
If you're making an educational visit to Mount Vernon, check out Go on a Field Trip to plan and schedule your learning adventure!
If you're a college or graduate student interested in hands-on learning at Mount Vernon, select Be an Intern to explore current opportunities.
At Play Games, you can find games, puzzles, and activity sheets to help you or your students learn about George Washington. Much more content will be added in the future - please submit your ideas!
Finally, Meet People from Washington's World provides information about the exciting new chance for you and your students to interact with skilled first-person interpretive performers at Mount Vernon. Students can listen to, question, and converse with historical figures who interacted with Washington, including:
- Mount Vernon's enslaved workers, including Mrs. Washington's seamstress, Charlotte, and Washington's valet, Billy Lee
- Abigail Adams
- Patrick Henry
- the Marquis de la Fayette
- Washington's "Spymaster," Col. Benjamin Tallmadge
- first lady Martha Washington, and more!
We urge you to take advantage of these fun, effective living history opportunities during your visit!
Mount Vernon is committed to serving teachers and providing reliable, needed resources and opportunities at minimal or no cost. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please mail them to georgewashingtonwired@mountvernon.org.
