I was a participant in the 2008 George Washington Teacher's Institute and it was an absolutely amazing professional development experience!

1. George Washington Teacher’s Institute 2008

2. George Washington Teacher’s Institute A week-long professional development program of the highest quality!

7. Piazza facing the river

8. View from the piazza facing the river

9. The group in the rear of the house before private tour

11. Enjoying live music of Washington’s time at supper with David Hildebrand

12. Learning 18 th century surveying with role playing – Willie Balderson was intense!

13. Relaxing at the piazza reception after a day of classes

14. A conversation with recently married Martha Washington

15. Gristmill tour

16. Gristmill tour – a working water wheel gristmill!

17. Gristmill tour – Washington’s distillery

18. Picnic supper after the gristmill tour

19. George and Martha Washington’s tomb

20. Wreath-laying ceremony – very moving!

22. Potomac riverfront at Mount Vernon

23. Sunrise walk on the grounds