Mount Vernon Suggested Activities
Use these suggested activities in your classroom to help teach George Washington and the 18th Century. Topics range from the American Revolution to the Presidency, Enslavement at Mount Vernon, and Women's History. Scroll down to view and download materials.
Be on the lookout for activities involving George Washington's Leadership and 18th Century Economics coming in Fall 2025!
Please note that all activity suggestion sheets are scaffolded. You can find the level of the sheet by looking in the top right-hand corner. They will appear as follows:

Elementary School

Middle School

High School
The Founding of the U.S. Government Suggested Activities
These suggested activities are scaffolded for Elementary, Middle, and High School. They highlight George Washington's role in creating a new American government. Created by 2024 LifeGuard Teacher Fellows Emily Finch and Tamera Johnson.
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George Washington at War Suggested Activities
These suggested activities are scaffolded for Elementary, Middle, and High School. They center around George Washington and the American Revolution. Created by 2023 LifeGuard Teacher Fellows Shawnel Padilla and Trevor Bliss.
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Lives Bound Together Suggested Activities
These suggested activities are scaffolded for Elementary, Middle, and High School. They help explain the conditions and lives of the people enslaved at Mount Vernon. Created by 2024 LifeGuard Teacher Fellows Kristen Pankey and Andrea Thompson.
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Women in the 18th Century Suggested Activities
These suggested activities are scaffolded for Elementary, Middle, and High School. They explore the lives of the women who lived at Mount Vernon. Created by 2023 LifeGuard Teacher Fellows Kate Van Haren and Pam Stafford.
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Colonial Life Suggested Activities
These suggested activities are scaffolded for Lower Elementary (LES) and Upper Elementary (UES) School. They provide ideas to support learning about daily life in Colonial America and also support the Colonial Days program at Mount Vernon.
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Mount Vernon Virtual Tour Suggested Activities
These suggested activities are scaffolded for Elementary, Middle, and High School. They accommodate the Mount Vernon Virtual Tour and provide for inquiry throughout exploration. Created by 2023 Teacher Fellows Mari Harris, Jennifer Schmidt, and Jamie Brown.
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