Spies & Disguise: Washington and the Women of the Revolution with George Washington's Mount Vernon

by Army Women's Museum

In this free interactive program, students will learn about the often overlooked role played by women, camp followers, and spies during the American Revolution. Both the British and American forces during the Revolutionary War employed a wide range of spy networks and spy craft to gain critical information about the other side. George Washington quickly recognized the need for effective intelligence gathering efforts and developed a number of spy rings and other secret agents to gather information behind enemy lines. Women like Anna Smith Strong played an important role in these efforts, while others aided the cause of freedom as camp followers, providing essential support to troops by mending clothes, cooking meals, selling goods, and caring for sick and wounded soldiers. Through compelling stories and historical accounts, the program brings to life the experiences of those who supported the Revolution away from the battlefield.

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About This Program

Cost

By Request: $0.00
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FREE!

This is a free interactive program.

Length

45-60 Minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

No minimum, this is a scheduled virtual program

Maximum participants:

1000

Primary Disciplines

Online Learning/Digital Learning , Culture, Problem Based Learning, Problem Solving, History & Social Studies, Women's History

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

This is a live webinar there is no cancellation policy.

About This Provider

Army Women's Museum

Fort Gregg-Adams, VA
United States

The U.S. Army Women's Museum serves as an educational institution, providing military history training and instruction to soldiers, veterans and the civilian community. The museum is the custodian and repository of artifacts and archival material pertaining to the service of women across all branches and organizations of the U.S. Army from inception to the present day. The museum collects, preserves, manages, interprets and exhibits these unique artifacts as a means to provide training and educational outreach.

Contact:
Tracy Bradford
usawmeducation@gmail.com
8047344327

Program Details

Format

1. The program will begin with an introduction to the American Revolution, the role of espionage during the war, and George Washington as one of the nation's first spy masters.

2. The audience will then analyze several primary sources (art, documents, and other material culture).

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.

Objectives

Students will-

1. Gain understanding of George Washington as a multi-faceted leader in revolutionary times

2. Develop historical thinking skills by analyzing primary and secondary sources

3. Use deductive reasoning skills to identify cultural clues in archival photographs and documents.

4. Explore the vast and lasting impact the establishment of women and the roles they took on and the impact they left on many facets of American society.

5. Gain deeper understanding of inclusive histories that reflect the diversity of the 18th century.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.6-8.RH.9 -- Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.

State Standards

Virginia Social Studies 2.1, 2.2, VS.5, VS.7, USI.1, USI.6, USI.8, USI.9