Join George Washington's Mount Vernon and Old Salem Museum and Gardens for a FREE one-day workshop in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A Visit from George Washington: Cultural Exchanges in the 18th Century will explore the diverse cultures Washington was exposed to during his 1791 Southern Tour of the new nation. Washington and Moravian experts will highlight Washington's strong belief in religious freedom as a foundation for democracy. Subsequent tours and activities will strengthen teacher classroom practice.
Schedule
| 9:30am | Registration and Coffee |
| 10:00am | Welcome and Outcomes for the Program |
| 10:15am | LECTURE: A Discussion of George Washington's 1791 Presidential Visit to North Carolina and His Views on Religious Freedom |
| 11:30am | TOUR: Self-Guided Exploration of the Single Brother's Workshop and the Tavern in Old Salem |
| 12:30pm | Lunch (provided) and Resource Overview |
| 1:15pm | LECTURE: Moravians, Old Salem, and North Carolina |
| 1:45pm | CLASSROOM APPLICATION: Using Objects in the Classroom |
| 2:30pm | TOUR: Self-Guided Exploration of St. Philips African and Moravian Church |
| 4:00pm | Conclusion and Evaluation |