Join George Washington's Mount Vernon and Tryon Palace for a FREE one-day workshop in New Bern, North Carolina. A Visit from George Washington: Redefining Government in the 18th Century will explore the precedents set by George Washington as well as regional and state government officials during the early years of the Republic. Gather new resources and techniques for teaching history and civics in North Carolina through interactive tours, expert lectures, and classroom application workshops.
PLEASE NOTE: Limited funding assistance for substitute teachers is available for this workshop. Please contact Lucy Smith for more information.
Schedule
| 8:00am | Registration and Coffee |
| 8:30am | Welcome and Outcomes for the Program |
| 8:45am | LECTURE: A Discussion of George Washington's 1791 Presidential Visit to North Carolina and His Views on State and Federal Powers |
| 10:00am | TOUR: Guided Tour of Tyron Palace |
| 12:15pm | Lunch (Provided) and Resource Overview |
| 1:00pm | LECTURE: The Formation of North Carolina Government |
| 1:45pm | CLASSROOM APPLICATION: Civics Related to Historical Context |
| 2:15pm | Conclusion and Evaluation |