Educational Events

Join us at a professional development workshop at the State Historical Society of Iowa to explore the life, leadership, and legacies of George Washington within the diverse 18th‑century world in which he lived. 

Through this collaborative experience, educators will examine how history, place, and perspective can deepen understanding of the past while making meaningful connections to Iowa and the present day. 

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

In celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, K-12 educators are invited to an exclusive first look of the new film Young Washington. A reception will follow the screening.

Discover the pivotal story of George Washington before he became America’s Commander of the Continental Army and first president of the United States.

This film is best suited for viewers 13+ as it includes intense war scenes and thematic elements.

Join us at Wayne State University, sponsored by the George Washington Teacher Institute and the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy. Explore George Washington’s leadership during his presidency, focusing on the pivotal decisions and actions that shaped his enduring legacy.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Join us at Heritage Hall - Georgia Highlands, for an engaging professional development workshop exploring Washington’s Civic Duty, the Rule of Law, and the 250th Anniversary of the United States. 

Learn from distinguished experts, including Dr. Ed Lengel, George Washington Teacher Institute Regional Ambassador Dr. Tammara Purdin, and historical scholars.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Step back in time to 1790s Philadelphia with our roleplaying experience, the Situation Room. During this 75-minute game, the actions you take will decide the fate of our young nation.

Your ticket also includes access to the grounds of Mount Vernon (a $30 value).

This event is hosted in partnership with Made By Us and the nation’s leading cultural institutions to encourage civic participation.

Examine George Washington's role as a leader and how his leadership impacted crises he faced as President. Discover Washington's domestic and foreign crises during Washington's administration including the Whiskey Rebellion and the French Revolution. 

Utilize the Mount Vernon digital resources to connect primary sources to Washington's leadership and draw some modern parallels to the office of the modern Presidency.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Join us at the Washington State Historical Society for an immersive, one-day educator workshop designed to deepen your practice through place-based learning. 

Explore the complexities and hidden messaging surrounding Indian boarding school history, weaving together social-emotional teaching strategies with culturally relevant pedagogy.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Join us as we launch Florida’s contribution to the nationwide 50 George Washington Teacher Institute (GWTI) 250 Regional Programs! 

This engaging, full-day professional learning experience brings together renowned scholars and educators from George Washington's Mount Vernon, Society of the Cincinnati / American Revolution Institute, Colonial Research Associates, and Khan Academy.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Join us at the Grand Rapids Public Museum for a full day of inquiry, storytelling, and practical classroom application focused on the Revolutionary era. Leave with classroom resources, including an overview of the many online materials available to support instruction and engage learners. 

Hear a scholar talk by Dr. Gabriele Gottlieb of Grand Valley State University, providing deeper historical context and fresh perspectives on the Revolution.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Can the 21st century still refer to George Washington as “The Indispensable Man” as historian James Flexner asserted in the middle of the 20th century? This workshop at the Idaho State Museum will trace Washington’s experiences from childhood to the eve of revolution, analyze the integral part slavery served from the day he was born until the day he died, and examine his presidency with a focus on his declining a third term as President. 

Pedagogically, there will be a throughline of reading for content and context using primary sources to encourage deeper learning about Washington’s life. With an emphasis on the teaching of visual images and reading closely to reveal more than the usual textbook synopsis, the workshop will provide methods for classroom analysis of primary sources.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Join us at the newly opened Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library for two days of inquiry as we explore executive authority through George Washington and Theodore Roosevelt. 

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Hear from historical scholars about George Washington’s agricultural leadership, the 1880 visit by Chief Plenty Coups to Mount Vernon and the modern day connection to Montana’s apple orchards. Learn the importance of Indigenous perspectives in shaping regional identity and history.

Walk away with ready-to-use resources and insights to help students think critically about the connections between the land, leadership, and legacy of George Washington and make meaningful connections to Montana’s history and the present day.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Hear from historical scholars about George Washington’s agricultural leadership, the 1880 visit by Chief Plenty Coups to Mount Vernon, and the modern-day connection to Montana’s apple orchards. Learn the importance of Indigenous perspectives in shaping regional identity and history.

Walk away with ready-to-use resources and insights to help students think critically about the connections between the land, leadership, and legacy of George Washington and make meaningful connections to Montana’s history and the present day.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Join us for two and a half days of hands-on learning where you get to be the student. 

Try the free resources and experiences from George Washington's Mount Vernon, UW American Heritage Center, Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming State Museum, and the Wyoming Capitol that will help you make your social studies curriculum engaging and relevant to you and your students. 

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Join us at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch, Iowa to uncover the experiences and traits that link Washington and Hoover as presidents and men.

We welcome teachers from all disciplines as we investigate the intersections of history and agricultural science from the Revolutionary War to the Great Depression and beyond.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Join George Washington’s Mount Vernon and the Paine Arts Center at a free, full-day teacher workshop exploring the connections between history and the arts. 

This workshop will include a garden tour, mansion tour, and both breakfast and lunch to fuel the great ideas generated during the day.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.

Homeschool families are welcome to join us for a special program exploring the art history of George Washington’s world.

Discover the joy of watercolor painting in this hands-on workshop. Learn about the art that shaped George Washington's world, find inspiration in Mount Vernon’s collections, and create your own artwork to take home, along with your own watercolor palette.

Admission to Mount Vernon is included for the day of the workshop.

Join us at the East Tennessee History Center and Blount Mansion for a dynamic two-day professional learning experience. 

This engaging institute brings together educators, historians, and site-based experts at the East Tennessee Historical Society and Blount Mansion to explore George Washington's world through compelling narratives and hands-on analysis of primary sources.

Participants will deepen their understanding of Washington’s leadership and legacy, connect national history to Tennessee’s local story, and engage with inclusive perspectives that reflect the diversity of the 18th century, all while developing practical, inquiry-based strategies to bring these stories to life in the classroom.

Teachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.