Mount Vernon's Education Department offers a number of dynamic and engaging programs for educators and students of all ages.
Upcoming Events
Ford Evening Book Talk: The Painter's Fire
Hear from historian Zara Anishanslin, author of The Painter's Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution.
Told through the lives of three remarkable artists devoted to the pursuit of liberty, this book tells an illuminating new history of the ideals that fired the American Revolution.
Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions and have their books signed.
Civic Season Kick-off: The Situation Room Experience
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.
This event is sold out.
Ford Evening Book Talk: Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of Washington Taking Command
On July 2, 1775, George Washington arrived at Cambridge, Massachusetts and assumed command of the new Continental Army. Over the next eight years, he stayed with the army, only leaving headquarters to report to Congress.
Join Drs. Lindsay Chervinsky, Ricardo Herrera, and Kate Clarke Lemay to discuss Washington's leadership, the building of the army, the army's role forging a national identity, and the legacy today.
Books will be available for sale.
Ford Evening Book Talk: Lineage
Hear from historian Karin Wulf, author of Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America.
This book offers a deep understanding of genealogy as a foundational element of American history, illuminating its vital role from the colonial era through the birth of the nation.
Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions and have their books signed.
Fall Homeschool Day
Mount Vernon welcomes homeschooling families to discover the 18th century by learning about George Washington, the Continental Army, and the American Revolution in the fall of 1775.
Fall Homeschool Day
Mount Vernon welcomes homeschooling families to discover the 18th century by learning about George Washington, the Continental Army, and the American Revolution in the fall of 1775.
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