LOCAL DMV TEACHERS
Ammerman Youth Leadership Workshop
Local DMV area high school teachers and club moderators- learn how your students can experience this interactive as part of a FREE on-site leadership workshop!
Open 365 days a year, Mount Vernon is located just 15 miles south of Washington DC.
From the mansion to lush gardens and grounds, intriguing museum galleries, immersive programs, and the distillery and gristmill. Spend the day with us!
Discover what made Washington "first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen".
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association has been maintaining the Mount Vernon Estate since they acquired it from the Washington family in 1858.
Need primary and secondary sources, videos, or interactives? Explore our Education Pages!
The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
Set in 18th century America, Washington's Cabinet puts participants in leadership roles of people who were integral in the foreign policy decisions made in 1790s Philadelphia and determine the fate of the young United States.
Assuming the roles of President Washington, his Presidential Cabinet, US Senators, foreign ambassadors, Native American leaders, and members of the press, students must actively work together with colleagues to manage both international and domestic crises.
Washington's Cabinet is a high-stakes environment where students examine the functions of the American government through a multitude of sources and active participation for 75 minutes. Students must come together and utilize important skills like persuasion, communication, conflict resolution, and organizational leadership to make decisions during a critical time in Washington's Presidency.
This 21st-century educational experience requires a group size of 24 to 54 students and is aligned with national and state standards for high school.
The program runs for a minimum of two hours.
Local DMV area high school teachers and club moderators- learn how your students can experience this interactive as part of a FREE on-site leadership workshop!
For more information, contact the Education Team
Washington's Cabinet is a high stakes environment where students examine the functions of the American government through a multitude of sources and active participation