Educational Events

Step back in time to 1790s Philadelphia with our roleplaying experience, the Situation Room. During this 75-minute game, the actions you take will decide the fate of our young nation.

Your ticket also includes access to the grounds of Mount Vernon (a $30 value).

This event is hosted in partnership with Made By Us and the nation’s leading cultural institutions to encourage civic participation.

Examine George Washington's role as a leader and how his leadership impacted crises he faced as President. Discover Washington's domestic and foreign crises during Washington's administration including the Whiskey Rebellion and the French Revolution. 

Utilize the Mount Vernon digital resources to connect primary sources to Washington's leadership and draw some modern parallels to the office of the modern Presidency.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Join us at the Washington State Historical Society for an immersive, one-day educator workshop designed to deepen your practice through place-based learning. 

Explore the complexities and hidden messaging surrounding Indian boarding school history, weaving together social-emotional teaching strategies with culturally relevant pedagogy.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Join us as we launch Florida’s contribution to the nationwide 50 George Washington Teacher Institute (GWTI) 250 Regional Programs! 

This engaging, full-day professional learning experience brings together renowned scholars and educators from George Washington's Mount Vernon, Society of the Cincinnati / American Revolution Institute, Colonial Research Associates, and Khan Academy.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Registration is now full.

Join us at the Grand Rapids Public Museum for a full day of inquiry, storytelling, and practical classroom application focused on the Revolutionary era. Leave with classroom resources, including an overview of the many online materials available to support instruction and engage learners. 

Hear a scholar talk by Dr. Gabriele Gottlieb of Grand Valley State University, providing deeper historical context and fresh perspectives on the Revolution.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Join us at the newly opened Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library for two days of inquiry as we explore executive authority through George Washington and Theodore Roosevelt. 

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Can the 21st century still refer to George Washington as “The Indispensable Man,” as historian James Flexner asserted in the middle of the 20th century? 

This workshop at the Idaho State Museum will trace Washington’s experiences from childhood to the eve of revolution, analyze the integral role slavery played from the day he was born until the day he died, and examine his presidency with a focus on his decision not to seek a third term as President. 

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Join us at the newly opened Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library for two days of inquiry as we explore executive authority through George Washington and Theodore Roosevelt. 

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Hear from historical scholars about George Washington’s agricultural leadership, the 1880 visit by Chief Plenty Coups to Mount Vernon, and the modern-day connection to Montana’s apple orchards. Learn the importance of Indigenous perspectives in shaping regional identity and history.

Walk away with ready-to-use resources and insights to help students think critically about the connections among the land, leadership, and legacy of George Washington, and draw meaningful links to Montana’s history and the present day.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Hear from historical scholars about George Washington’s agricultural leadership, the 1880 visit by Chief Plenty Coups to Mount Vernon, and the modern-day connection to Montana’s apple orchards. Learn the importance of Indigenous perspectives in shaping regional identity and history.

Walk away with ready-to-use resources and insights to help students think critically about the connections among the land, leadership, and legacy of George Washington, and draw meaningful links to Montana’s history and the present day.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Join us for two and a half days of hands-on learning where you get to be the student. 

Try the free resources and experiences from George Washington's Mount Vernon, the UW American Heritage Center, the Wyoming State Archives, the Wyoming State Museum, and the Wyoming Capitol to help you make your social studies curriculum engaging and relevant for you and your students. 

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Join us at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch, Iowa, to uncover the experiences and traits that link Washington and Hoover as presidents and men.

We welcome teachers from all disciplines as we investigate the intersections of history and agricultural science from the Revolutionary War to the Great Depression and beyond.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Educators and experts from George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the Maine Historical Society invite K-12 teachers to examine the leadership of George Washington during the American Revolution, his pivotal role in forging and inspiring paths to freedom at the national and local levels, and his enduring legacy of public service and civic engagement. 

After, join us for an optional happy hour!

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Join George Washington's Mount Vernon and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Foundation as they host a day for great history-based discussions and professional learning experiences designed specifically for PS 186 social studies teachers.

As the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States, explore effective strategies for teaching the founding of our country through the lives and leadership of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. 

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

The story of George Washington is more than the founding of a nation—it is a story of character, perseverance, and leadership. In this immersive professional learning workshop in Winnemucca, educators will examine seven defining traits of Washington's leadership and discover how these enduring qualities can strengthen classroom culture, student engagement, and civic learning.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Join George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the Paine Arts Center at a free, full-day teacher workshop exploring the connections between history and the arts. 

This workshop will include a garden tour, mansion tour, and both breakfast and lunch to fuel the great ideas generated during the day.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

The story of George Washington is more than a story of the founding of a nation—it is a story of character, perseverance, and leadership. 

In this immersive professional learning workshop, educators will examine seven defining traits of Washington's leadership and discover how these enduring qualities can strengthen classroom culture, student engagement, and civic learning.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Homeschool families are welcome to join us for a special program exploring the art history of George Washington’s world.

Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this hands-on workshop. Learn about the art that shaped George Washington's world, find inspiration in Mount Vernon’s collections, and create your own artwork to take home, along with your own watercolor palette.

Admission to Mount Vernon is included for the day of the workshop.

Examine the relationship of religion and politics in early American history, first considering Christianity and the British colonial tradition and then addressing the relationship of church and state in the era of the American Revolution. 

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Join educators, historians, and site-based experts at the East Tennessee Historical Society and Blount Mansion to explore George Washington's world through compelling narratives and hands-on analysis of primary sources.

Deepen your understanding of Washington’s leadership and legacy, connect national history to Tennessee’s local story, and engage with inclusive perspectives that reflect the diversity of the 18th century, all while developing practical, inquiry-based strategies to bring these stories to life in the classroom.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Registration will open in August.