Mount Vernon, the estate of America’s first president and commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, is an increasingly popular field trip destination for school groups. Its sprawling grounds, historic outbuildings, and engaging museum exhibits bring eighteenth-century America alive!
Location: Situated just south of Washington D.C and Alexandria Virginia, George Washington Estate serves as a learning resource about our nation’s history and what George Washington stood for. When peak times occur during spring and summer when visitors from all across the nation visit, both main parking lots at George Washington Estate become filled with tour buses and school-aged children.
Staff at the estate is expertly trained to manage crowds and visitors with ease. Timed ticket entry saves visitors hours of standing in line, while guides help groups move more swiftly through the house on busier days.
Mount Vernon provides teachers with cutting-edge educational resources designed to deepen their understanding of early America and George Washington’s legacy. Mount Vernon provides teacher fellowship programs on site as well as curriculum resources and downloadable lesson plans.
News 12 sought to honor the hard-working educators in Mount Vernon City School District with a Teacher Appreciation Award by asking principals from Fortville Elementary, McCordsville Elementary and Mt. Comfort Elementary to nominate standout educators for consideration for such recognition. We received an amazing response with stories of educators devoted to fostering student development into well-rounded citizens through teaching excellence.
