Join us for a full day of investigation!
Did you know… on September 22, 1780, General George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau met for the first time in Hartford, on the very site where Connecticut’s Old State House stands today? Their meeting forged the French-American alliance, which helped turn the tide of the Revolution.
Two hundred and forty-six years later….
Connecticut’s Old State House and Mount Vernon invite you to gather to explore the full story of that first meeting and the complexities of freedom and the American Revolution.
Don’t Miss this FREE Professional Development Workshop for Educators (K-12!) Lunch and materials provided at no cost. Space is limited!
Explore How Washington & Rochambeau's Partnership Turned the Tide on the Revolution
On September 22, 1780, General George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau met for the first time in Hartford, on the very site where Connecticut’s Old State House stands today.
246 years later, examine the full story of the meeting that forged the French-American alliance and the complexities of freedom and the American Revolution.
Program Highlights
- Washington & Rochambeau: The Duality of Fighting for Freedom & Slavery with Dr. Anthony Martin
- Mount Vernon Resources for Teaching about Washington and Slavery with Brenda Haenchen
- The Museum of Connecticut History: Connecticut’s Revolution
- Guided Outdoor Walking Tour of Hartford
Program Highlights
| Washington & Rochambeau: The Duality of Fighting for Freedom & Slavery Dr. Anthony Martin |
| Guided Outdoor Walking Tour of Hartford |
| Mount Vernon Resources for Teaching about Washington and Slavery Brenda Haenchen |
| A Visit to the Museum of Connecticut History: Connecticut’s Revolution |
Registration Requirements
Who can register?
- Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.
- The program is limited to 40 teachers.
- A waitlist will be available if registration meets full capacity.
Questions? Please contact [email protected]
Meet the Scholar
Dr. Anthony Martin
Lecturer in Geography, Anthropology, & Tourism at Central Connecticut State University
Meet the Educator
Brenda Haenchen
Brenda Haenchen has been the Library Media Specialist at Symonds Elementary School, a K-5 public school of 300 students in Keene, New Hampshire since 2006. Brenda teaches students to think critically, locate and evaluate information sources, and enjoy some really good books. She believes an important role of a school librarian is to collaborate with classroom teachers to extend learning—especially learning in Social Studies, which is not given nearly enough time in elementary school!
Another role she has is a member of the QUEST team—a group of specialists who work to bring enrichment to the school community. Brenda has an MS from Oklahoma State University and has explored a variety of topics through additional graduate work at Cornell, SUNY Albany, and Plymouth State University.
Prior to embracing school libraries, Brenda taught Consumer Behavior at SUNY Oneonta for 10 years. Brenda has been a participant in 2 different programs at Mount Vernon as well as serving as a Teacher Facilitator. When she is not in school, Brenda and her family will be traveling and trying to visit every park in their National Park Passport.
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