Learning Through George Washington

A Guide for Educators, Students, and Citizens

A handbook for teaching Washington's legacy, the American founding era, and responsible engagement in contemporary civic life

Crafted by a diverse group of expert historians, museum professionals, and K–12 teachers, Learning Through George Washington is an engaging, multifaceted exploration of how to teach and learn about the American Revolutionary era. For more than twenty-five years, these educators have gathered at Mount Vernon to participate in dynamic dialogues about Washington's life, eighteenth-century America, and the challenges of teaching this complex history to everyone from the curious public to advanced college students. The essays, each shaped by personal expertise, tackle subjects ranging from interpreting primary sources to discussing controversial topics, such as American slavery and Native dispossession, with accuracy and respect. By emphasizing primary source–based inquiry, material culture, and effective pedagogical methods, this collection invites readers to explore Washington's legacy and its continued relevance today. Perfect for history enthusiasts, educators, and students, Learning Through George Washington not only deepens our historical understanding of the founding era but also provides valuable resources for further study, ensuring that Washington's call for the "general diffusion of knowledge" remains alive and well into the twenty-first century.

Contributor: Bonnie A. Belshe (Contributions by), Kate Elizabeth Brown (Contributions by), Denver Brunsman (Contributions by), Lindsay M. Chervinsky (Contributions by), Lorri Glover (Contributions by), Laura Jane Ping (Contributions by), Eric Louérs-Phillips (Contributions by), Jessie MacLeod (Contributions by), Alissa Oginsky (Contributions by), Shawnel Padilla (Contributions by), Lynn A. Price (Contributions by), Sarah Purcell (Contributions by), David J. Silverman (Contributions by), Lucy Kathryn Smith (Contributions by), Karol Allison Wickens (Contributions by), Morgan Smith (Contributions by), Kathryn M. Silva (Contributions by), Scott E. Casper (Contributions by), John Clinton Walsh (Contributions by)

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