Past Events

Hear from popular historian Richard Brookhiser, author of Glorious Lessons: John Trumbull Painter of the American Revolution. 

Brookhiser examines the complicated life and legacy of John Trumbull, whose paintings portrayed both the struggle and the principles that distinguished America’s founding moment.

Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions and have their books signed.

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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 $28 value).

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

Hear from University of Miami professor Ashli White, author of Revolutionary Things: Material Culture and Politics in the Late Eighteenth-Century Atlantic World. 

Dr. White's new book examines how objects associated with the American, French, and Haitian revolutions drew diverse people throughout the Atlantic world into debates over revolutionary ideals. She explores the power of material things and visual images to express the fervor and fear of the revolutionary era.

Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions and have their books signed.

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Hear from historian Talmage Boston, author of How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons from our Top Presidents. 

Talmage Boston's new book is an accessible and insightful explanation of how the most important leadership traits from America’s eight greatest presidents can be implemented by today’s leaders. It is a discerning examination of what can be learned from some of our most effective leaders who have held—and wielded—ultimate power at the highest level.

Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions and have their books signed.

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Hear from historian Christopher F. Minty, author of Unfriendly to Liberty: Loyalist Networks and the Coming of the American Revolution in New York City. 

Minty's new book explores the origins of loyalism in New York City between 1768 and 1776, and revises our understanding of the coming of the American Revolution.

Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions and have their books signed.

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Join Education staff and K-12 teachers from across the DMV to explore the many connections between STEAM and the history of George Washington’s Mount Vernon through historical interpretations of the 18th century practices involved in surveying. 

Teachers who register must be planning to teach in a formal K-12 school environment in the greater Washington D.C. area for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year.

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This half-day digital workshop for K-12 teachers investigates how to bring George Washington, Mount Vernon, and STEAM into your classroom through the exploration of material culture, or the man made or modified, objects of history.

Teachers who register must be currently educating American students in a formal K-12 school environment.

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Hear from George Mason University Professor Cynthia A. Kierner, author of The Tory's Wife: A Woman and her Family in Revolutionary America. 

Dr. Kierner's new book tells the story of Jane Welborn Spurgin, a patriot who welcomed General Nathanael Greene to her home and aided Continental forces while her loyalist husband was fighting for the king as an officer in the Tory militia. After the war, she was an abandoned wife on the verge of homelessness. But in a dramatic series of petitions to the North Carolina state legislature, she boldly fought to reclaim her family's property and to assert her own political rights.

Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions and have their books signed.

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Join Mount Vernon for a FREE webinar series to explore various aspects of 18th century communities and to connect the past to our present in meaningful ways!

The programs will run on Thursday, March 28, and Friday, April 12, at 10 a.m. CT. Teachers may register for one or both sessions.

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Mount Vernon welcomes homeschooling families to discover the 18th century by learning about George Washington and the British Empire in the spring of 1774. 

Join Mount Vernon for a FREE virtual program to celebrate Washington's birthday right in your classroom! 

The program will run on Thursday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m. ET and Friday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. ET. Teachers may register for one or both sessions.

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Join Education staff and K-12 teachers from across the DMV to explore the many connections between STEAM and the history of George Washington’s Mount Vernon through 18th century musical performances and a closer look at colonial instruments.

Teachers who register must be planning to teach in a formal K-12 school environment in the Greater Washington D.C. area for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year.

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Hear from distinguished Professor David Waldstreicher, author of The Odyssey of Phillis Wheatley: A Poet's Journey Through American Slavery and Independence. 

Dr. Waldstreicher's new book is the most deeply researched biography of the poet. This is a paradigm-shattering account of Phillis Wheatley, whose extraordinary poetry set African-American literature at the heart of the American Revolution.

Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions and have their books signed.

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Join Mount Vernon's K12 staff to learn more about The George Washington Teacher Institute Summer Residential and Fellowship Programs. These sessions are also a great opportunity to ask staff directly about how to submit a top scoring application. We hope to see you at one of the sessions!

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This month marks the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. Learn about the event and its legacies during this special Family Day program. 

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George Washington’s Mount Vernon presents a FREE onsite & virtual program to thank K-12 teachers. Join us to reflect on the life and legacies of Ona Judge, who was enslaved at Mount Vernon and escaped from the Presidents' home as a teenager. The first-person storytelling performance will be followed by candlelight tours of the mansion, and private reception for onsite guests.

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Join Mount Vernon for a FREE live virtual program for K-12 classrooms. Help your students get ready for Thanksgiving by examining George Washington's legacy in establishing the national holiday!



The program will run on Friday, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m. ET and Monday, Nov. 20, at 11 a.m. ET. Teachers may register for one or both sessions.

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Join Education staff and K-12 teachers from across Virginia to explore the many connections between STEAM and the history of George Washington’s Mount Vernon through 18th century and present-day archaeological work at Mount Vernon. 

Teachers who register must be planning to teach in a formal K-12 school environment in Virginia for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year.

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Teaching with the Washington Library

Attend a FREE 2-day George Washington Teacher Institute digital symposium for K-12 teachers to learn more about the complexities of George Washington, Martha Washington and the women of the 18th-century, and the enslaved community at Mount Vernon through the digital collections from the Washington Library.

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Join Education staff and K-12 teachers from across Virginia to explore the many connections between STEAM and the history of George Washington’s Mount Vernon through 18th century and present-day Horticulture at Mount Vernon. 

Teachers who register must be planning to teach in a formal K-12 school environment in Virginia for the 2023-2024 school year.

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Join Education staff and K-12 teachers from across Virginia to explore the many connections between STEAM and the history of George Washington’s Mount Vernon through the biography of members of the enslaved community laboring at Mount Vernon in the 18th century.

Teachers who register must be planning to teach in a formal K-12 school environment in Virginia for the 2023-2024 school year.

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Join Mount Vernon Education staff and K-12 teachers from around Washington State for a FREE professional development workshop that will introduce new ways of thinking about student civic participation.

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Join Education staff and K-12 teachers from across the DMV to explore the many connections between STEAM and the history of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the 18th century through the lens of Washington's fisheries operations. 

Teachers who register must be currently educating D.C., MD, or VA students in a formal K-12 school environment.

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Join Mount Vernon for a FREE live virtual program for K-12 classrooms. Help your students dive deeper into the topic of historical leadership and explore how different presidents handled rebellions against the US government. 



The program will run on Thursday, March 30, at 11 a.m. ET and 2 p.m. ET over Zoom. Teachers only need to register for ONE session total.

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Join Education staff in exploring the many connections between STEAM and the history of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the 18th century through the lens of primary source objects, documents, and place. 

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Join Education staff and K-12 teachers from across the DMV to explore the many connections between STEAM and the history of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the 18th century through the lens of historic preservation. 

Teachers who register must be currently educating D.C., MD, or VA students in a formal K-12 school environment.

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Join Mount Vernon for a FREE live virtual program for K-12 classrooms. Help your students dive deeper into the topic of historical leadership and explore how they can utilize their leadership skills today. 



The program will run on Thursday, March 2, at 11 a.m. ET and 2 p.m. ET over Zoom. Teachers only need to register for ONE session total.

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Join Mount Vernon for a FREE live virtual program to celebrate Washington's birthday right in your classroom! 

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Join Mount Vernon for a FREE live virtual program for K-12 classrooms. Help your students explore the institution of slavery at Mount Vernon while learning about lives and legacies of individual enslaved people who were forced to live at labor here.



The program will run on Tuesday, January 24 at 11 a.m. ET and 2 p.m. ET over Zoom. Teachers only need to register for ONE session total.

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George Washington’s Mount Vernon presents a free onsite and virtual program to thank K12 teachers. Martha Washington will discuss subjects related to women's lives in the 18th century, followed by candlelight tours of the mansion.

Registration Opens November 21.

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Join Education staff and K-12 teachers from across the DMV to explore the many connections between STEAM and the history of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the 18th century.

Teachers who register must be currently educating D.C., MD, or VA students in a formal K-12 school environment.

 Register for FREE 2-hour workshop for K-12 teachers co-hosted by Mount Vernon and National History Day in Pennsylvania.

During the workshop, teachers will learn about Washington's biography, explore his multiple legacies from the frontier, and discover where to find primary source materials to aid students throughout their research projects. 

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Teaching Martha Washington and the Women of the 18th Century

Attend a FREE 2-day George Washington Teacher Institute digital symposium for K-12 teachers to learn more about Martha Washington's biography, complex legacies, and how to teach 18th century women's history. 

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REGISTER BELOW to join Education staff and K-12 teachers from across the DMV to explore the many connections between STEAM and the history of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the 18th century.

Teachers who register must currently educate D.C., MD, or VA students in a formal K-12 school environment.

Join Education staff and K-12 teachers from across the DMV to explore the many connections between STEAM and the history of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the 18th century.

Teachers who register must be currently educating D.C., MD, or VA students in a formal K-12 school environment.

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This half-day digital workshop for K-12 teachers explores how to bring George Washington, Mount Vernon, and STEAM into your classroom.

Teachers who register must be currently educating American students in a formal K-12 school environment.

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Take an active role in deciding history, while enjoying a night out with your friends or colleagues.

In this immersive experience similar to Model UN, you'll navigate international and domestic crises in 18th century America; the decisions made by the group influences the outcome of the simulation.

This year, the Annual Martha Washington Lecture pays special tribute to the groundbreaking career of Mary Wiseman, who recently retired from her role officially portraying Martha Washington at Mount Vernon for the past 17 years.

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This annual event was created to share new scholarship and insights into the life and times of Martha Washington and is made possible through a generous grant from the Richard S. Reynolds Foundation of Richmond, Virginia.

Historic Trades Interpreters Kathrin Breitt Brown and Sara Marie Massie will discuss their expertise with 18th-century trades skills that were essential to Mount Vernon's operations in the 18th century. 

Join Mount Vernon's K12 and Youth Learning teams for our annual thank you program for teachers. This year's virtual program will explore 18th-century educational opportunities and experiences through the eyes of Martha Washington, enslaved housemaid Caroline Branham, and Scottish physician Dr. James Craik. 

Curator of Fine and Decorative Arts Adam Erby and Associate Curator Jessie MacLeod will explore how they work to interpret Mount Vernon's collections and exhibit them on-site and online.

Join Mount Vernon experts and external speakers for a FREE 3-day symposium exploring why and how to teach slavery in Washington's 18th-century world.

Director of Horticulture Dean Norton and Livestock Manager Lisa Pregent will talk about their roles preserving Mount Vernon's landscape and caring for its animals. 

Join Genealogist and Family Historian Steve Hammond for a live discussion on the Syphax family lineage and their connections to historic sites in the area, including Mount Vernon.

Join staff George Washington's Mount Vernon and the New-York Historical Society for a full-day workshop on Women and the Revolution on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, in New York, New York. 

Educators in Massachusetts are invited to register for a FREE workshop co-hosted by the American Antiquarian Society and the George Washington Teacher Institute.

Educators in Massachusetts are invited to register for a FREE workshop co-hosted by the Paul Revere House and Learning and the George Washington Teacher Institute.

Educators in Mississippi are invited to register for a FREE workshop co-hosted by the Delta Center for Culture and Learning and the George Washington Teacher Institute.

Join staff of Mount Vernon and Grand Rapids Public Schools for a full-day workshop on George Washington and the West on Monday, August 12, 2019 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 

The George Washington Teacher Institute (GWTI) has been hosting its residential program for 20 years.  Come to Mount Vernon to celebrate the lasting impact of this program with fellow teachers who have attended over the years.  Programming will include behind the scenes and before/after hours access for you and your guests.  

Visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon for a full day STEM workshop on Tuesday, February 26^th focused on gaining an understanding of George Washington the designer, engineer, and architect, and the 18^th century world in which he lived.

Come explore George Washington and the American Revolution in New York City. Educators in the New York area are invited to register for a workshop co-hosted by the New York Historical Society and the George Washington Teacher Institute.

Come explore French Colonial Culture in Historic St. Genevieve, Missouri. Teachers will work with Mount Vernon History scholars and educators to dive deep into content, including George Washington’s leadership during the colonial period and how political alliances reached as far as the western colonial frontier while exploring the local historic sites and objects from the era. 

Fall Residential Program 

Gain insight into the journey George Washington took to gain a reputation that inspired others in his success during this 4-day residential program at Mount Vernon. Make connections between Washington's story and your students' lives and return to your classroom armed with new resources. 

Join George Washington's Mount Vernon's Education Team at the University of Central Florida for a primary source workshop. 

Join the Virginia Council for Social Studies at the Washington Library at George Washington's Mount Vernon for a primary source-based workshop. 

The Washington Library at George Washington's Mount Vernon is celebrating 5 years of programming at Mount Vernon and around the country. Join us at the Truman Library in Independence, MO on September 24th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm (CST) for presidential trivia, happy hour, and a digital meet and greet with the new director of The Washington Library.

Can't make it to Independence, Missouri? Join the conversation digitally! Use 1732 as your passcode. 

Summer Residential Program - Week 6

Gain insight into the journey George Washington took to gain a reputation that inspired others in his success during this 5-day residential program at Mount Vernon. Make connections between Washington's story and your students' lives and return to your classroom armed with new resources. 

Summer Residential Program - Week 5



Discover George Washington's individual contributions to the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, as well as the broader impact these events had on 18th-century society. Sessions will focus on Washington's leadership challenges and opportunities, as well as the decisions of individual men and women to join the Patriot cause. 

Join educators at George Washington's Mount Vernon and National Colonial Farm at Piscataway Park on July 24 and July 26 in an exploration of multiple perspectives of individuals living along the Potomac River during the 18th century.

Summer Residential Program - Week 4



Discover how George Washington's interest in surveying, agriculture, and innovation created lasting effects on the progress of the economy of the young United States. Explore the limits and opportunities of Washington's own entrepreneurial interests through hands-on experiences on the Mount Vernon Estate and in-depth primary source analysis with account books, farm reports, and maps. Participants will gain first-hand experience combining STEM and historical thinking skills. 

Summer Residential Program - Week 3



Explore George Washington's influence on the seminal moments of our nation's founding through examination of his role at the Constitutional Convention, in the ratification of the Constitution, and as the first president.

Summer Residential Program - Week 2



Explore the lives of the over 300 enslaved individuals who lived and worked at George Washington's Mount Vernon. Individual narratives of these men and women will be used side-by-side with written records and archaeological evidence to broaden your understanding of slavery in the 18th century.

Summer Residential Program - Week 1



Find new ways to connect the women of the founding era to the broader subject of women's history through an examination of Martha Washington and her contemporaries. Special focus will be paid to the time Martha Washington spent by her husband's side during the American Revolution and her role as the first First Lady of the United States of America. 

Spring Residential Program



Explore the lives of the over 300 enslaved individuals who lived and worked at George Washington's Mount Vernon. Individual narratives of these men and women will be used side-by-side with written records and archaeological evidence to broaden your understanding of slavery in the 18th century.

The applications period for this program has ended.

Join George Washington's Mount Vernon and the Oklahoma History Center to explore the agricultural world of George Washington, including hands-on learning and teaching sensitive topics. 

Join George Washington's Mount Vernon and the Huntington Library to explore the political and private spheres of 18th century Americans, including George Washington, through four case studies. 

Co-sponsored by the New York Historical Society and the George Washington Teacher Institute, this workshop will allow teachers to explore the history of the Revolutionary War through primary source documents. Teachers will work with historians and museum educators to dive deep into content, including George Washington’s leadership and the Battle of Brooklyn, while exploring the New York Historical Society’s exhibition, Mapping America’s Road from Revolution to Independence, and objects from the era.

Join the Education Department for a special evening for educators with the BackStory Podcast.

Tour the Mount Vernon mansion by candlelight, explore the Donald W. Reynolds Education Center and Museum, enjoy a conversation with producers and historians of BackStory, and celebrate the season with hors d’oeuvres and drinks hosted by the Mount Vernon Education Department and the Washington Library. 

Registration will open on November 20, 2017.

Please Note: This program has a $5 registration fee. The registration fee will be refunded after attendance at the event; registrants who do not attend the event will not be refunded. 

Milwaukee Public Schools teachers will have an opportunity to meet with educators and scholars from George Washington’s Mount Vernon over the course of three workshops. Workshops will focus on skill- and inquiry-based learning by examining primary and secondary sources including documents, objects, place, biography, and art. Educators will emerge from the workshop series with fresh content, resources, pedagogy, and the confidence to teach with primary sources in the classroom. The workshops include the Revolutionary War (October 26, 2017), slavery (January 25, 2018), and leadership (March 22, 2018).

For more information or to register for this program, please contact Jennie Ekstein, Social Studies Teaching Specialist, Milwaukee Public Schools at lueckjm1@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.

Referring to Henry Knox, Washington once wrote to John Adams, “there is no man in the United States with whom I have been in habits of greater intimacy; no one whom I have loved more sincerely, nor any for whom I have had a greater friendship”. Through this one-day workshop with Fort Ticonderoga, teachers will examine the relationship of these two men through rich content, primary sources, and a tour of Fort Ticonderoga.

Join George Washington's Mount Vernon and The Cleveland Museum of Art to explore George Washington's life and contributions to American History through images.

Please Note: This program is currently at capacity.

Throughout this three-day workshop, co-hosted by the Center for the Study of the American Constitution at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, teachers will explore the life, leadership, and legacy of George Washington through the lens of the relationships he made over the course of his life. Participants will do a deep dive into 18th-century content, including primary sources, and gain strategies and new methodology to take back to their classroom.

Please Note: Registration for this program has closed. 

Summer Residential Program - Week 6



Explore George Washington's influence on the seminal moments of our nation's founding through examination of his role at the Constitutional Convention, in the ratification of the Constitution, and as the first president.

The application deadline for this program has passed.

Summer Residential Program - Week 5



Find new ways to connect the women of the founding era to the broader subject of women's history through an examination of Martha Washington and her contemporaries. Special focus will be paid to the time Martha Washington spent by her husband's side during the American Revolution and her role as the first First Lady of the United States of America. 

The application deadline for this program has passed.

Summer Residential Program - Week 4

Gain insight into the journey George Washington took to gain a reputation that inspired others in his success during this 4-day residential program at Mount Vernon. Make connections between Washington's story and your students' lives and return to your classroom armed with new resources. 

The application deadline for this program has passed.

Summer Residential Program - Week 3



Discover how George Washington's interest in surveying, agriculture, and innovation created lasting effects on the progress of the economy of the young United States. Explore the limits and opportunities of Washington's own entrepreneurial interests through hands-on experiences on the Mount Vernon Estate and in-depth primary source analysis with account books, farm reports, and maps. Participants will gain first-hand experience combining STEM and historical thinking skills. 

The application deadline for this program has passed.

Summer Residential Program - Week 2



Explore the lives of the over 300 enslaved individuals who lived and worked at George Washington's Mount Vernon. Individual narratives of these men and women will be used side-by-side with written records and archaeological evidence to broaden your understanding of slavery in the 18th century.

The application deadline for this program has passed.

Summer Residential Program - Week 1



Discover George Washington's individual contributions to the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, as well as the broader impact these events had on 18th-century society. Sessions will focus on Washington's leadership challenges and opportunities, as well as the decisions of individual men and women to join the Patriot cause. 

The application deadline for this program has passed.

AP exams are over, classes are still in session, and you’re looking for a meaningful way to engage with your high school students. World Affairs Council DC and George Washington’s Mount Vernon have teamed up for the third annual Scholars to Leaders livestream interactive webcast that connects lessons from history to current events.

Spring Residential Program - Week 2



Explore the lives of the over 300 enslaved individuals who lived and worked at George Washington's Mount Vernon. Individual narratives of these men and women will be used side-by-side with written records and archaeological evidence to broaden your understanding of slavery in the 18th century.

The application deadline for this program has passed.

Spring Residential Program - Week 1



Find new ways to connect the women of the founding era to the broader subject of women's history through an examination of Martha Washington and her contemporaries. Special focus will be paid to the time Martha Washington spent by her husband's side during the American Revolution and her role as the first First Lady of the United States of America. 

The application deadline for this program has passed.

 George Washington as Change Agent: Empowering Students for Civic Engagement will apply George Washington’s life and leadership model to inspire, engage, and empower high school juniors and seniors to become change makers in their community. Educators are invited to bring 3-4 students who serve their schools or communities in a civic, service, sports, or other leadership capacity to the Washington Library for a day of leadership programming.

Explore Washington's business acumen with experts from George Washington's Mount Vernon and the Georgia Historical Society. Learn how inventions can be used as primary sources, and how to incorporate STEM into the history classroom.

Join the Education Department for a special evening for educators with author Laurie Halse Anderson!

Tour the Mount Vernon mansion by candlelight, explore our new exhibit, Lives Bound Together, enjoy a conversation with award-winning author Laurie Halse Anderson, and celebrate the season with hors d’oeuvres and drinks hosted by the Mount Vernon Education Department and the Washington Library. 

Registration will open on Wednesday, November 16

Please Note: This program has a $5 registration fee. The registration fee will be refunded after attendance at the event; registrants who do not attend the event will not be refunded. 

Fall Residential Program

Lead Scholar: Dr. Christopher Pearl

Discover George Washington's individual contributions to the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, as well as the broader impact these events had on 18th-century society. Sessions will focus on Washington's leadership challenges and opportunities, as well as the decisions of individual men and women to join the Patriot cause. 

The application deadline for this program has passed.

Fall Residential Program 

Lead Scholar: Dr. Denver Brunsman

Explore George Washington's influence on the seminal moments of our nation's founding through examination of his role at the Constitutional Convention, in the ratification of the Constitution, and as the first president. 

The application deadline for this program has passed.

Explore the ways in which teachers can use the biographies of and primary source from George Washington, Rosa Parks, and other historical figures to integrate student leadership into school curriculum.

Learn more about the intersection of History and STEM as it connects to the Gulf Coast with maritime historians and 18th century navigation activities. 

Please Note: This program is currently at capacity. A wait list for registration is available for those who wish to be informed if spaces become available. 

Join scholars, curators, and museum educators at the Portland Art Museum for an all-day workshop to investigate the history of Native Americans from Washington’s time through the colonization of the Pacific Northwest through primary sources and art.

Please Note: This program is currently at capacity. A wait list for registration is available for those who wish to be informed if spaces become available.

Join experts and museum educators from George Washington's Mount Vernon and the High Desert Museum for an all- day workshop exploring the history, economics, and importance of food and food production in both George Washington's America and on the Western American homestead.

Please Note: Limited substitute funding is available for this program.

Learn about the past through objects with curators, archaeologists, and educators from George Washington's Mount Vernon and Bayou Bend Collections and Gardens. 

Please Note: This program is currently at capacity. A wait list registration is available for those who wish to be informed if spaces become available.

Explore how the definition of citizenship and the immigrant experience changed from the 18th-20th centuries and how citizenship has been redefined in the 21st century.

Please Note: This program is currently at capacity. A wait list registration is available for those who wish to be informed if spaces become available.

Summer Residential Program - Week 4

Lead Scholar: Dr. Ed Lengel

Discover how George Washington's interest in surveying, agriculture, and innovation created lasting effects on the progress of the economy of the young United States. Explore the limits and opportunities of Washington's own entrepreneurial interests through hands-on experiences on the Mount Vernon Estate and in-depth primary source analysis with account books, farm reports, and maps. Participants will gain first-hand experience combining STEM and historical thinking skills. 

The application deadline for this program has passed.

Summer Residential Program - Week 5

Leader Scholar: Richard Josey

Explore the lives of the over 300 enslaved individuals who lived and worked at George Washington's Mount Vernon. Individual narratives of these men and women will be used side-by-side with written records and archaeological evidence to broaden your understanding of slavery in the 18th century.

The application deadline for this program has passed.

Summer Residential Program - Week 4

Lead Scholar: Dr. Carol Berkin

Find new ways to connect the women of the founding era to the broader subject of women's history through an examination of Martha Washington and her contemporaries. Special focus will be paid to the time Martha Washington spent by her husband's side during the American Revolution and her role as the first First Lady of the United States of America. 

The application deadline for this program has passed.

Summer Residential Program - Week 3

Lead Scholar: Dr. Christopher Pearl

Discover George Washington's individual contributions to the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, as well as the broader impact these events had on 18th-century society. Sessions will focus on Washington's leadership challenges and opportunities, as well as the decisions of individual men and women to join the Patriot cause. 

The application deadline for this program has passed.

Join the George Washington Teacher Institute for a FREE public, two-day professional development program for educators of all grade levels. This year's topic will explore U.S. elections from 1789 to the present. 

Registration opens May 11, 2016. Spaces are limited. 

Summer Residential Program - Week 2

Lead Scholar: Dr. Denver Brunsman

Gain insight into the journey George Washington took to gain a reputation that inspired others in his success during this 4-day residential program at Mount Vernon. Make connections between Washington's story and your students' lives and return to your classroom armed with new resources. 

The application deadline for this program has passed.

Summer Residential Program - Week 1

Lead Scholar: Dr. Scott Casper

Explore George Washington's influence on the seminal moments of our nation's founding through examination of his role at the Constitutional Convention, in the ratification of the Constitution, and as the first president.

The application deadline for this program has passed.

Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and other Advanced History, Government, and Civics classrooms are invited to tune in to our Scholars to Leaders live-stream interactive webcast. Each day will provide unique programming from George Washington's Mount Vernon and our partners the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and the World Affairs Council- DC.