George Washington's Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, is owned and operated by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, the oldest national historic preservation organization. The estate is open every day of the year.
Part of:
Inaugural Partners
Steering Committee
Contributes To:
3 collections
3 primary sources
Part of:
Inaugural Partners
Steering Committee
Contributes To:
3 collections
3 primary sources
About
Open 365 days of the year, Mount Vernon is the most popular historic estate in America. Over 100 million people have visited Mount Vernon since 1860, when the estate officially opened to the public. Today, Mount Vernon welcomes an average of one million guests each year.
Mount Vernon is dedicated to teaching people around the world about the life and legacies of George Washington. Our educational resources are designed to support further exploration into Washington’s world both in and out of the classroom through educational videos, interactive tools, primary and secondary source collections, and more. The George Washington Presidential Library houses resources that aid the research of the Washingtons, the colonial and the founding era, history of Mount Vernon estate, and the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association (MVLA). The mission of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association is to preserve, restore, and manage the estate of George Washington to the highest standards and to educate visitors and people throughout the world about the life and legacies of George Washington, so that his example of character and leadership will continue to inform and inspire future generations.
Collection Contributions
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Learning to Think Historically
Historical thinking helps students uncover the stories behind artifacts, events, and ideas. This collection invites students to ask questions, evaluate sources, and understand how the past connects to today, giving them tools to see history as an ongoing, ever-evolving conversation.
Paradox of Independence - Not Freedom for All
While the Revolution was fought for the right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” people of African descent were not included or protected under the newly created government of the United States. This collection invites students to examine the experiences of those who heard the calls for liberty, but were denied full membership in the new nation.
The American Revolution: An Overview
The American Revolution was a fight about self-governance and change. This collection includes primary sources and short, educational videos that allow upper elementary students to explore the political, economic, and social forces that affected the American Revolutionary War.
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