Martha Washington and the Women of the 18th Century Residential Program Theme

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. Join 19 teachers from around the country and engage with diverse source materials, such as documents, images, and material culture, to teach about the lives of 18th-century women of all backgrounds and the impact they had on 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.