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A Mount Vernon-Centric Broadcast for Students

Don’t forget to tune in today at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. EST for Alabama Public Television’s “Exploring Mount Vernon” broadcast, which airs on select television stations across the country and on the internet. This interactive electronic field trip targets students grades 4 through 8. Meet George Washington’s doctor, Martha Washington and two Mount Vernon slaves: Ben and Caroline. For more information, see APTV’s website or check out the preview.

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Portraits in Schools

Kids holding George Washington Portrait

Mount Vernon recently invited K-12 schools nationwide to request framed portraits of George Washington to display in a respectful, prominent place.

The response was overwhelming: thousands of schools submitted letters! Along with the portrait, schools received curriculum materials to help explore our first president’s contributions.

Where has George Washington gone back to school? Click here to see!

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