Welcome to Teacher Resources
Looking for resources to enhance your classroom? Look no further! These Teacher Resources cover a wide range of topics and are available through a variety of resource types. Explore our top lesson plans, jigsaw an infographic, or utilize activity suggestions in a pinch. No matter what you're looking for, we've got you covered!
Teaching With...
Use these resources to aid instruction in 18th-century topics such as the American Revolution, the formation of the U.S. Government, and Washington's Presidency.
Infographics
These infographics were created by our expert teachers and provide a visual way to teach a variety of subjects.
The Founding of the U.S. Government
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Women in the 18th Century
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George Washington at War
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Coming Fall 2025: George Washington's Leadership
Enslavement at Mount Vernon
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Coming Fall 2025: The 18th Century Economy
Activity Suggestions
These grab-and-go activities are scaffolded for Elementary, Middle, and High School classrooms.
George Washington at War
Women in the 18th Century Activity Suggestions
Coming Fall 2025: The 18th Century Economy
The Founding of the U.S. Government
Colonial Life
Lives Bound Together Activity Suggestions
Coming Fall 2025: George Washington's Leadership
Primary Sources
These primary sources are perfect to discuss objects, documents, and place.
Education Collections: curated for teachers and students
Library Collections: documents and maps found in Mount Vernon's collections
Museum Collections: objects in Mount Vernon's Museum
Database of the Enslaved Community at Mount Vernon
Archaeology Collections: objects found at Mount Vernon
Secondary Sources
These pages contain teaching resources on different subjects and materials.
Washington and the American Revolution
Women in the 18th Century
Coming Fall 2025: The 18th Century Economy
The Founding of the U.S. Government
Colonial Life
Lives Bound Together: Enslavement at Mount Vernon
Coming Fall 2025: Washington's Leadership
Multimedia
These videos, games, and tours all have resources curated for students and teachers.
BeWashington: the game where you make decisions to lead like George Washington
The Pursuit of Religious Freedom: a 15-minute film that explores the rise of religious freedom in America
The Mount Vernon Virtual Tour: explore the Mount Vernon mansion and estate online
The Winter Patriots: a 25-minute film on the early battles of the American Revolution
A More Perfect Union: a 21-minute video on the creation of the Constitution
Now or Never: a 21-minute film on the Battle of Yorktown
More Educational Resources
Explore additional educational resources on our education home page