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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF
THE FIRST PRESIDENT
Other presidential attractions
Students can learn more about four other U.S. presidents at the following attractions:
John F. Kennedy Presidential
Library & Museum
Boston
jfklibrary.org
Richard Nixon Foundation
Yorba Linda, California
nixonfoundation.org
Ronald Reagan Presidential
Library and Museum
Simi Valley, California
reaganlibrary.com
The Hermitage: Home of President
Andrew Jackson
Hermitage, Tennessee
thehermitage.com
VISIT
GRACELAND
IN MEMPHIS
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George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Located just 20 miles from the heart of
Washington, D.C., George Washington’s
Mount Vernon is a regular stop for school
groups.
“Students are able to take what they
have learned in the classroom and
experience history coming to life at Mount
Vernon,” says Melissa Wood, the Virginia
attraction’s director of media relations.
“They can walk in the footsteps of George
Washington and can learn about the trials
and triumphs that went into establishing
this nation.”
She says there are many interactive
programs and options for school groups
at Mount Vernon, including After Hours:
Student Evenings at Mount Vernon. School
groups arrive in the afternoon to tour the
grounds then enjoy a private dinner in
the food court. They also have exclusive
evening access to exhibits in the
Education Center.
Another popular option is the Through
My Eyes Character Tour. As part of these
45-minute programs, which are offered
on weekdays, re-enactors provide a look
at daily life at the estate by portraying
someone who worked at the mansion
during Washington’s time.
“From interacting with Mount Vernon’s
historical costumed characters to learning
about Washington’s thoughts for a new
country, students can have a once-in-
a-lifetime experience during their visit to
Mount Vernon,” adds Wood.
For band and choir groups, the attraction
also offers performance opportunities,
which can be combined with behind-the-
scenes tours.
For more information, contact Wood
at [email protected] or go to
mountvernon.org.
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