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April 13, 2010

The Music of Washington’s World

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We are so pleased to announce the airing of History Notes: The Music of Washington’s World tomorrow. This distance learning program explores the soundtrack of George Washington’s 18th century world. It was a time of amazing change- a time that saw the creation of a new nation through a revolution based on the foundation of independence in government and ideas. These ideas were highlighted and revealed through song. During this program, your students will discover the music of Pre-Revolutionary America that reflects the Colonists’ growing revolt against the tyranny of England as well as the traditional songs of African slaves. They will hear music written about George Washington as well as learn the music that George Washington would have heard on the battlefields and in the ballroom. For more information and accompanying lesson plans, please visit us on the Fairfax Network. Free DVD copies of this broadcast will also be available through their website.

Category: Distance Learning

February 11, 2009

Get Colonial!

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It’s that time again… Colonial Days at Mount Vernon! Starting next Wed, February 17th through March 13th, our colonial crafters take up residence on the Pioneer Farm, and students have the chance to observe crafts such as paper making, candle making, woodworking, spinning and even hoe-cake cooking over an open fire. In addition, our animals are brought out to play, including our horses and baby oxen, and our costumed interpreters will be storytelling and playing colonial games. In honor of Black History Month, students will be able to visit the slave cabin and meet firsthand several of the slaves that lived and worked at Mount Vernon, including Billy Lee. Billy Lee was Washington’s enslaved man-servant for over thirty years and even rode alongside the General through the Revolutionary War.

Colonials Days is a free school program but online reservations must be made.

Photo by L. Toshio Kishiyama.

Category: First-Person Interpretation, Slavery

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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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