Examine Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789
Discover a lesser-known part of the legacy of one of our country's greatest leaders.
Examine Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789, discuss how the nation responded to the proclamation, and reflect on how precedents set by Washington still impact our lives today.
Program Overview
- This program is FREE.
- Registrations are unlimited.
- Please note: All grades are welcome for both sessions, but the documents shared in the sessions are most appropriate for middle school ages.
- This program will be hosted through the video platform Zoom.
- Teachers may sign up as a class and view the program together or provide the links to their students to log in individually.
- All teachers and students will need internet access.
Program Highlights
- Live presentation with personalized discussion
- Access to chat for engaging conversations and questions
- Source analysis activities
- Reflections on how we still see Washington's impact in our lives today
Program Outcomes
Students will:
- Learn about George Washington and the 18th century
- Improve critical thinking skills by analyzing primary sources, asking questions, and drawing conclusions
- Have a fun, engaging, and memorable experience by visually connecting with Mount Vernon and their classmates
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