Join us for a free program to hear from the woman who knew George Washington best - his wife, Martha. Martha Washington will regale you with tales of what it was like being married to our first president, hosting guests at Mount Vernon, living in the 18th century, and much more.
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45-60 minutes
Education: Grade(s) 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Homeschool/Family
No minimum, this is a scheduled virtual program
1000
Culture, Language Arts/English, Leadership, Problem Solving, Reading, History & Social Studies
Tuesday March 10, 2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm E.T. Book It!
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The program is free so we do not charge any fees for cancellation.
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, Virginia United States
George Washington's Mount Vernon is owned and maintained by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union, a private, non-profit organization founded in 1853 by Ann Pamela Cunningham. The Association is the oldest national historic preservation organization in the country.
Contact: K-12 Education education@mountvernon.org 703-799-6884
1. The program will begin with an introduction of Martha Washington and the significance of her role of the very first First Lady of the United States.2. The audience will then hear directly from Martha Washington and learn more about her life and experiences, both at the front during the American Revolution as well as at home at Mount Vernon, and as the First Lady of the United States.3. The audience will get to engage with the presentation through the use of interactive elements such as polls, reactions, etc. 4. Time is allowed for questions and answers.
1. Gain knowledge of Martha Washington and George Washington and the world George Washington shaped in revolutionary times2. Gain deeper understanding of inclusive histories that reflect the diversity of the 18th century3. Examine political, social, ideological, and economic histories and concepts4. Explore and understand how the 18th century and Washington’s legacy are relevant to today’s modern world