Martha Washington and the Women of the 18th Century

Martha Washington’s story, although unparalleled in many ways, provides a well-documented access point to a better understanding of the experiences available to women throughout the colonies and the newly formed nation in the 18th century. Join teachers from around the country and engage with diverse source materials, such as documents, images, and material culture, that teach about the lives of 18th-century women of all backgrounds and the impact of their contributions to the founding of the United States. Find new ways to connect Martha Washington and her contemporaries to the broader subject of women’s history and topics of economic, political, social, and cultural history.