Mt. Vernon Celebrates Our Nation's 250th Year!
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Looking for ways to make celebrating our Nation’s 250th anniversary engaging? Mount Vernon offers free, teacher-friendly resources to help your students explore George Washington’s world.
Why do teachers love these tools?
- Free and adaptable across grade levels
- Built with teacher input—ready for real classrooms
- Supports inquiry, critical thinking, and student voice
What are some classroom favorites?
- Interactive Portrait – Students explore Edward Savage’s painting with built-in commentary and analysis tips
- Virtual Tours – Take your class through Washington’s home, inside and out
- Short Videos – 2–3 minute clips (English & Spanish)
- PD Course: Inventing the Presidency – Refresh your teaching with new content and strategies
- Live/Virtual Programs – Events like Washington and Thanksgiving bring history to life
What are some easy ideas for the classroom?
- Run a scavenger hunt with the virtual tour
- Use a gallery walk to analyze the portrait
- Assign a video reflection for homework
- Host a debate using Washington’s own words
Resource: The George Washington Teacher Institute
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