Once Upon A Time At Mount Vernon
Oral storytelling has existed for as long as there has been language, often serving to teach children right from wrong. Only in the past several years has storytelling become popularly recognized as an art form, with festivals, contests, and organizations popping up around the world. We’re sure Aesop would approve.
As a young boy, Washington probably heard the same Aesop’s Fables that are told to children today. In a new take on classic stories, Mount Vernon’s talented storytellers have brought these fables to Mount Vernon, teaching about animals, farming, and history- but always with a moral, of course. To bring these stories to schools across the nation, we will be trialing storytelling via our “Face to Face” videoconference program on April 20th, May 5th, and May 19th FOR FREE! More information about “Face to Face” registration is on our website. And if you are lucky enough to live near Mount Vernon, come check out our storytellers in person every Saturday and Sunday, at 11:00 and 11:30 am. Just be prepared to make funny sounds and giggle along with the children sitting next to you.
Tags: Aesop's fables, Face to Face, Mount Vernon, storytelling
