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The Musem's replica of George Washington's tent with Mount Vernon in the background at the 2018 Revolutionary War Weekend.

The Museum at Mount Vernon's Revolutionary War Weekend

April 30 & May 1, 2022 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Join the Museum at George Washington’s Mount Vernon for their Revolutionary War Weekend living history event where we'll set up our handsewn, full-scale replicas of George Washington's tents and encampment.
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A crowd watches costumed historical interpreters on Mount Vernon's green lawn in front of the Museum's replicas of George Washington's tents.
Courtesy of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association

First Oval Office Project at Mount Vernon's 2024 Revolutionary War Weekend

May 4-5, 2024, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Join the Museum at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, outside Washington, D.C., for their Revolutionary War Weekend living history event where we will set up our First Oval Office Project tents.
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The Musem's replica of George Washington's tent with Mount Vernon in the background at the 2018 Revolutionary War Weekend.

First Oval Office Project at Mount Vernon's Revolutionary War Weekend

May 6-7, 2023 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Join the Museum at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, outside Washington, D.C., for their Revolutionary War Weekend living history event where we will set up our First Oval Office Project tents.
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A visitor engagement associate educates families on the Privateer Ship in the galleries.
Jeff Fusco

Revolution Signs: Programs in American Sign Language

August 21, 2022 beginning at 11:30 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.
Join us for a day of programs, tours, and talks translated into American Sign Language (ASL), including a highlights tour, Washington's War Tent showing, and Meet James Forten performance.
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General George Washington's Revolutionary War headquarters tent on display at the Museum

The Unlikely Travels of Washington's War Tent

February 20, 2024, from 7-8:30 p.m.
Join educators from the Museum and American Battlefield Trust for a free teacher workshop to explore how the story of George Washington's headquarters tent spans both the Revolutionary and Civil War eras.
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A recreated of an end of Washington's tent displayed with his camp bed and additional camp items.

Educator Deep Dive on Washington's War Tent

April 25, 2024, 7-8:30 p.m.
In this free professional development workshop, educators will explore the Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent Teacher Resource Guide to help students dig deeper into the journey of General George Washington's headquarters tent.
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Image 101220 Foop George Washingtons Replica War Tent

The Virtual First Oval Office Project Sneak Peek: A Guided Tour

February 14, 2021 from 2-3 p.m.
Join Dr. Tyler Putman for a sneak peek of the Museum's new Virtual First Oval Office Project, which explores the Museum’s hand-sewn replicas of General George Washington’s tents.
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General George Washington's Revolutionary War headquarters tent on display at the Museum

Member Morning: Witness to Revolution Special Exhibit Tour

March 3, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.
Museum Members are invited to join a Museum educator for a tour of our newest special exhibition, Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent.
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Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent exhibit name on the left with February 17, 2024 to January 5, 2025 dates below and an painted image of Washington in his tent to the right.

Member Preview of Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent

February 16, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Museum Members are invited to join us for the Members-only preview of our new special exhibition, Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent.
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The Museum's first oval office project set up at Newport Historical Society with four costumed living history interpreters and one Museum staff member in a navy blue museum polo.

First Oval Office Project at Morristown National Historical Park

July 8-9, 2023
Join the Museum, Morristown National Historical Park, and the Washington Association of New Jersey at Washington's Headquarters to celebrate the Park's 90th Anniversary with our First Oval Office Project.
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