Open 365 days a year, Mount Vernon is located just 15 miles south of Washington DC.
From the mansion to lush gardens and grounds, intriguing museum galleries, immersive programs, and the distillery and gristmill. Spend the day with us!
Discover what made Washington "first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen".
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association has been maintaining the Mount Vernon Estate since they acquired it from the Washington family in 1858.
Need help with homework? Our Digital Encyclopedia has all of the answers students and teachers need.
The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
Join our Education staff and K-12 teachers from across the country to explore the many connections between STEAM and the history of George Washington's Mount Vernon and the 18th century.
Learn from various experts from Mount Vernon's Historic Trades and Historic Preservation teams through presentations on topics such as farming, milling, horticulture, livestock, and more!
Gain confidence integrating history and STEAM concepts in an interdisciplinary context to support student learning while building a network of content peers.
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12:00-12:30 pm, EST |
Welcome |
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12:30-1:30 pm, EST |
Virtual Gristmill & Distillery Tour |
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1:30-1:45 pm, EST |
BREAK |
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1:45-2:45 pm, EST |
Horticulture/Livestock Presentation |
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2:45-3:00 pm, EST |
BREAK |
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3:00-3:30 pm, EST |
Primary Source Analysis |
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3:30-3:45 pm, EST |
STEAM Resources Highlights |
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3:45-4:00 pm, EST |
Reflection |
