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The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association invites you to join us in Spain in September 2022 for an opening night gala dinner, a two-day academic conference exploring the connections between Spain and the founding of the United States, and a five-day tour of Madrid and surrounding environs. ItineraryREGISTRATION FORMCost• $9,900 per person based on double occupancy• $12,200 per person if not sharing a room

Date

Location

Madrid, Spain

About the Conference

“Spain and the Global Struggle for United States Independence” will explore the important role of Spain in the age of the American Revolution and in the early years of the new United States. The conference will bring together historians from both sides of the Atlantic to examine the wars for empire, contests for territory, and the Enlightenment-era political ideas that shaped so much of the eighteenth century as well as the important legacy of Spain’s decision to declare war on Great Britain in 1779. Following this focus on the American Revolution and the Founding of the new United States, the conversation will extend to the ongoing diplomatic and cultural relationships between the two nations, from the presidency of George Washington to our own time.

The conference is organized by Mount Vernon’s Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington, with consultation from our academic partner, Universidad Complutense, Madrid. The academic co-chairs for this conference are Dr. Kevin Butterfield, Executive Director of the Washington Library, and Gonzalo M. Quintero Saravia, author of Bernardo de Gálvez: Spanish Hero of the American Revolution. Alongside the academic goals of the gathering, the program is designed to appeal both to scholars and to a more general audience of enthusiasts of Spain, George Washington and history.

CONFERENCE SESSIONS AND LIST OF SCHOLARS

 

The Mount Vernon Travel Program

Immediately following the conference, a 5-day travel experience led by expert guides and curators will explore Madrid and surrounding cities and countryside. The travel program will serve as a complementary experience exploring Spain’s ties to the United States, along with the art, architecture, and rich sociopolitical history of the region. Hand-selected historians will accompany us on visits to museums and sites of historic significance to bring 18th century Spain to life as it relates to the founding of the United States.

Guests will enjoy an all-inclusive package of exquisite meals, luxury accommodations at the historic Mandarin Oriental Ritz Madrid, local transportation and access to all events and tours, including special experiences and time spent in private palaces and venues not available to everyday tourists.

SEE THE ITINERARY

 

Eligibility: Please note that the Mount Vernon Travel Program is a benefit available to Mount Vernon donors of $10,000 or more. To discuss your eligibility, please email Kenneth Hill at KHill@mountvernon.org, or call 703-799-8666.

About the Conference

“Spain and the Global Struggle for United States Independence” will explore the important role of Spain in the age of the American Revolution and in the early years of the new United States. The conference will bring together historians from both sides of the Atlantic to examine the wars for empire, contests for territory, and the Enlightenment-era political ideas that shaped so much of the eighteenth century as well as the important legacy of Spain’s decision to declare war on Great Britain in 1779. Following this focus on the American Revolution and the Founding of the new United States, the conversation will extend to the ongoing diplomatic and cultural relationships between the two nations, from the presidency of George Washington to our own time.

The conference is organized by Mount Vernon’s Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington, with consultation from our academic partner, Universidad Complutense, Madrid. Alongside the academic goals of the gathering, the program is designed to appeal both to scholars and to a more general audience of enthusiasts of Spain, George Washington and history.

CONFERENCE SESSIONS AND LIST OF SCHOLARS

The Mount Vernon Travel Program

Immediately following the conference, a 5-day travel experience led by expert guides and curators will explore Madrid and surrounding cities and countryside. The travel program will serve as a complementary experience exploring Spain’s ties to U.S., along with the art, architecture, and rich sociopolitical history of the region. Hand-selected historians will accompany us on visits to museums and sites of historic significance to bring 18th century Spain to life as it relates to the founding of the U.S.

Enjoy eight nights of luxury accommodations at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel, exquisite meals, and tours of the art, architecture, and rich sociopolitical history of the region led by historians and curators. We hope you will join us for insider experiences such as sharing meals in private palaces, private after-hour tours of museums and backstage access to national treasures that tie back to the 18th-century relationship between Spain and the new United States.

SEE THE ITINERARY

 


Eligibility: Please note that the Mount Vernon Travel Program is a benefit available to Mount Vernon donors of $10,000 or more. To discuss your giving, please email KHill@mountvernon.org, or call 703-799-8666.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Mount Vernon seeks funding from foundation, corporate and individual sponsors to underwrite the academic elements of the conference, including hosting lunch or dinner. Please email Kenneth Hill at KHill@mountvernon.org, or call 703-799-8666 to learn more about sponsor benefits.

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Mount Vernon Thanks Our Event Sponsors

Portions of the academic conference have been generously supported by our sponsors.

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Mount Vernon Ladies' Association

Mount Vernon in Spain is hosted by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, the group that has owned and maintained George Washington’s Mount Vernon for more than 160 years.

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Questions?

Please email KHill@mountvernon.org or call 703-799-8666.