George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, Museum & Gardens
George Washington’s
Mount Vernon Estate,
Museum & Gardens
When George Washington lived here, Mount Vernon was an 8,000-acre plantation divided into five farms. Each farm was a complete unit, with its own overseers, work force of slaves, livestock, equipment, and buildings.
Take a virtual tour of the Estate.
Suggested Resources
“Primarily George”: Documents on the Nation’s First President from Massachusetts Historical Society's Education Department
October 26, 2006 · Grades 9-12 · 45 min.
Hosted by award-winning journalist, Cokie Roberts, this 45-minute program features Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough. Mr. McCullough shares his insights into George Washington’s significance in the founding of our nation.
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David McCullough discusses Washington’s lack of a formal education.
Order a copy for your school.
