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This program is currently at capacity.
Join experts and museum educators from George Washington's Mount Vernon and the Huntington Library to explore the political and private spheres of four 18th-century individuals, including George Washington. The workshop will feature two lectures to contextualize the time period, primary sources from both Mount Vernon and the Huntington Library, and time in the galleries. In addition, participants will be asked to consider real-world application of the materials for students.
The workshop will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Substitute funding or stipend is available for the first 30 participants.
9:00am | Welcome |
9:15am | LECTURE: Political Economy circa 1790 |
10:00am | GALLERY ACTIVITY: Objects as Primary Sources |
11:15am | CLASSROOM APPLICATION: Think/Pair/Share with Objects |
11:45am | Lunch |
12:30pm | LECTURE: Domestic Economy circa 1790 |
1:15pm | CASE STUDY 1: George Washington |
2:00pm | CASE STUDY 2: Ona Judge |
2:45pm | CLASSROOM APPLICATION: Think/Pair/Share with Biography |
3:15pm | Wrap Up, Evaluation, and Farewell |
3:30pm | Workshop Concludes |
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