Educational Events

Mount Vernon welcomes homeschooling families to discover the 18th century by learning about George Washington, the British Empire, and the outbreak of the American Revolution in the spring of 1775.

Homeschooling families receive a discounted admission rate. However, if you would like to return in 2025 for free, purchase a ticket at full price to qualify for our 2025 pass.

Hear from historian Joyce E. Chaplin, author of The Franklin Stove: An Unintended American Revolution.

This new book tells the surprising story of Benjamin Franklin’s most famous invention―and a new take on the Founding Father we thought we knew.

Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions and have their books signed.

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Join Education staff and K-12 teachers from across the DMV to explore the many connections between STEAM and the history of George Washington's Mount Vernon.

Teachers who register must be planning to teach in a formal K-12 school environment in the greater Washington D.C. area for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year.

Hear from historian William Haldeman, author of Meeting the Moment: Inspiring Presidential Leadership that Transformed America.

This new book tells the stories of a selected group of US presidents and the inspired leadership characteristics they demonstrated during times of national crisis that set them apart and transformed America — qualities of judgment and ingenuity, dedication and courage, and confidence and optimism. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions and have their books signed.

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