Teach with Objects

Teaching with Objects at Mount Vernon

20 Questions for Reading and Evaluating Objects

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Analyzing Artifacts. Annenberg Learner.

Artifact Analysis Worksheet. National Archives.

Material Culture Analysis Worksheet. History Teaching Institute. Ohio Historical Society.

"One More Bowl and Then?": A Material Culture Analysis of Punch Bowls

Research article by archaeologist Dr. Eleanor Breen describing the importance of the punch bowl in 18th-century life.

Bastille Key Digital Encyclopedia Entry

An article discussing the Bastille key gifted to Washington by Marquis de Lafayette.

Central Passage: The Bastille Key

Explore the Central Passage of the Mansion House, in which the Key to the Bastille is displayed.

Chintz Room Crib

Video (2:22 minutes) discussing the crib with a family history of belonging to Eleanor "Nelly" Parke Custis.

Creating 18th Century Clothing for the Classroom

Guide to re-creating 18th century style clothing in the classroom.

George Washington and the Founding of the U.S. Government

Teacher Resource page featuring select primary and secondary sources, classroom materials, and essentials questions for teaching the Founding of the U.S. Government.

George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette Digital Encyclopedia Entry

An article discussing the relationship between George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette.

George Washington at War

Teacher Resource page featuring select primary and secondary sources, classroom materials, and essentials questions for teaching the American Revolution.

George Washington, Entrepreneur

Teacher Resource page featuring select primary and secondary sources, classroom materials, and essentials questions for teaching about the business of Mount Vernon.

Ice Cream at Mount Vernon

An inquiry based module that asks students to answer a why ice cream was an exclusive treat at Mount Vernon by exploring three Supporting Questions and analyzing primary and secondary sources.

Introduction to the Chintz Room

Video (3:59 minutes) discussing a stylish bedroom at Mount Vernon where Eleanore "Nelly" Parke Custis may have occupied in 1799.

Key to the Bastille

Object page for the key to the Bastille.

Leadership and Legacy

Teacher Resource page featuring select primary and secondary sources, classroom materials, and essentials questions for teaching George Washington's Leadership and Legacy.

Martha Washington and the Women of the 18th Century

Teacher Resource page featuring select primary and secondary sources, classroom materials, and essentials questions for teaching about women in the 18th century.

Pair of Shoes

Object page for the shoes that Martha wore at her wedding to George Washington in 1759.

Punch Bowl

Object page for the punch bowl that Martha Washington brought to Mount Vernon to use for social events.

Shoe Shopping with Martha Washington

Article discussing shoe styles of the 18th century, shoemaking, and Martha Washington's shoes. Several short videos are also included in this resource.

Slavery in George Washington's World

Teacher Resource page featuring select primary and secondary sources, classroom materials, and essentials questions for teaching slavery.

The Apotheosis of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington

Fragment of a piece of fabric depicting the apotheosis of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington.

The Style of Martha Washington Digital Encyclopedia Entry

Article discussing Martha Washington's style.