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| Will Little portrays Tom Davis, an enslaved worker at Mount Vernon |
With the generous support of the Reynolds Foundation, Mount Vernon and the Fairfax Network have partnered to provide schools with engaging and FREE satellite-delivered distance learning broadcasts. Recent topics have included slavery at Mount Vernon, farming at Mount Vernon, the life of Martha Washington, and the depiction of history in Hollywood films.
Previously broadcast programs are available to educators, also for free, in DVD format (quantities limited; one per school). To read descriptions of these programs and learn how to request a free DVD for your school, please click on the titles to the left.
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| Susan Zickel portrays young Martha Washington at Mount Vernon |
We produce three to four broadcasts annually; check back to learn about upcoming programs and find out how to register! This information will also be published on our Education blog, George Washington Wired (click on Read Our Latest News & Events at left).
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| Oxen were essential to farming at Mount Vernon |
FAQ: How can my school or district receive these free live broadcasts by satellite?
Please visit the Fairfax Network to learn about the technology requirements and registration process.
