WHAT ARE WE?
A high school student-led advisory board working side-by-side with staff and experts to help shape education and programming at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
The Mansion will be closed Jan. 23 – Feb. 5. The grounds remain open.
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.
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The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only.
A high school student-led advisory board working side-by-side with staff and experts to help shape education and programming at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Juniors and seniors enrolled in local DMV area high schools
After school, once a month on the grounds of Mount Vernon for 3 hours
Between 3-6 hours of work at home on your own per month
Board member terms are September to August
Hands-on team-based projects
Gain access to Mount Vernon's private collections and historic estate
Provide perspectives to create better standards for student programs
Discuss current and historical issues of importance to today’s student audience
Evaluate current student-focused programs and resources
Provide input to the creation of new content development
Develop leadership and professional skills, including organization and time management, teamwork and cooperation, conflict resolution, communication, and negotiation
Build a network of other students from the DMV area
Engage a community of students on the life and legacy of George Washington and his world
See museums not just as destination sites, but as valuable resources for classrooms and communities
Encourage the inclusion of a diverse audience into the museum field
HAVE FUN!