Explore the Art & Stories Behind the Crossing
Participate in hands-on activities, analyze primary sources, and explore digital resources to uncover the art, history, and STEAM concepts behind Washington Crossing the Delaware.
- Examine the history and symbolism of iconic American paintings.
- Explore the human stories behind this defining moment in American history.
- Discover how historical printing connects art, technology, and STEAM learning.
Bring Historical Printing & STEAM to Your Classroom
Build confidence in teaching history through an interdisciplinary STEAM approach, develop classroom-ready ideas, and connect with fellow educators.
Attend with a teaching partner or collaborative team to develop learning activities you can bring back to your classroom, grade level, department, or school.
Schedule of Events
| 4:45 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Arrival & Check-In |
| 5 p.m. - 5:20 p.m. | Welcome & Historical Thinking Warm-Up Presented by Maddie Sisson, Manager of Teacher Learning |
| 5:20 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Crossing the Delaware in Art Hear from Mount Vernon Curators to learn about art analysis |
| 6 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Explore art symbolism through the new exhibit, George Washington: A Revolutionary Life |
| 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Human Stories Behind the Crossing Hear from a special character interpreter about his experience crossing the Delaware with Washington |
| 7 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. | Break & Dinner *We will enjoy a working dinner for the next hour |
| 7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. | Classroom Application Brainstorming Session Presented by Maddie Sisson, Manager of Teacher Learning |
| 7:45 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Debrief & Reflection |
Registration Details
Who can register?
- Teachers must plan to teach in a K-12 formal school setting in the greater Washington, D.C. area for the remainder of the 2026-2027 school year.
- You may only sign up for ONE fall workshop at this time. If you already attended the September workshop, sign up for the November workshop waitlist.
- Priority will be given to teachers and/or coordinators working in Title 1 schools.
- We highly recommend attending with a teaching partner or collaborative team.
- Each workshop is limited to 30 teachers.
- A waitlist will be made available after registration meets full capacity.
Questions? Please contact [email protected]
Workshop made possible through the generous support of Battelle
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Workshop made possible through the generous support of Battelle