Mount Vernon Education Programs

New Learning Spaces:
Donald W. Reynolds Education Center & Museum
Phoebe A. Hearst Learning Center for Teachers
Orientation Center featuring the action film, “We Fight to be Free”
Pioneer Farm, Reconstructed Slave Cabin, & Blacksmith Shop
George Washington’s Gristmill & Distillery

Donald W. Reynolds Education Center & Museum

Phoebe Apperson Hearst Learning Center for Teachers
A history resource and study center for teachers
An assortment of curriculum and teaching materials
Books about the life of George Washington and 18th century history
Professional staff to assist teachers
Digital access to the scholarly edition of The Papers of George Washington
Teacher packets filled with Mount Vernon learning materials for free!

Adventures in Learning for Students

George Washington Teachers’ Institute
A highly competitive program which brings teachers to Mount Vernon, Virginia for an intensive week of study at Washington's home.
Participating teachers immerse themselves in the study and discussion of this critical period of American history and the remarkable role George Washington played in the founding of our nation.
All teachers receive a travel stipend of up to $450 and reside on the grounds of Washington's home.
Teachers are currently accepted from Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, and Oregon.

Mount Vernon History Teacher of the Year
DC, MD, & VA Teachers Only
Winner Receives:
$5,000 Cash Award
Attends the next residential Teachers’ Institute
Free Mount Vernon field trip
One runner-up receives a field trip for up to 75 students

George Washington Portrait Project Have your principal send Mount Vernon a letter that you would like a free portrait of George Washington to place prominently in your school, including where the portrait will be placed, school’s street address, and email address. The portrait will be accompanied by our beautiful Celebration Kit, which includes a flag flown over Mount Vernon as well as curriculum resources.

Distance Learning Broadcasts
Mount Vernon offers teachers engaging and FREE satellite-delivered distance learning broadcasts on topics such as slavery, Martha Washington, westward expansion, the presidency, and using primary documents in the classroom.
Previously broadcast programs are available to educators, also for free, in DVD format. To order a copy of each DVD (one per school), please send the request on school letterhead to: Fairfax Network, 4414 Holborn Avenue, Annandale, VA 22003.
Visit www.fcps.edu/fairfaxnetwork to learn about the technology requirements and registration process for satellite broadcasts.

“ Face to Face” Videoconferencing
From Dawn to Dusk: Slave Life at Mount Vernon
The Music & Games of Slave Families
An Audience With Mrs. Washington
Once Upon A Time At Mount Vernon
Dr. Craik: Presidential Physician
Videoconferences are requested through www.cilc.org

GeorgeWashingtonWired.org Mount Vernon’s blog for educators

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