George Washington Lecture Series
Eight lectures and tour of the exhibit free to Associates members
The Associates is pleased to organize and sponsor a lecture series at the Museum during the run of "Discover the Real George Washington." The lectures will begin at 7 pm, with the exhibit remaining open until 9 pm for visitors.
Tickets are $12 for each lecture, which includes discounted admission to the exhibit. The lectures and the exhibit are free to Associates members.
To reserve your space, call our member services line at 919-807-7847. Members may pick up their tickets on the evening of the lecture at will call in the lobby. Non-members may purchase tickets prior to the lecture in the Museum Shop. The Shop and the exhibit will be open from 6-9 pm on lecture evenings.
Lectures & Dates
September 22
Washington's Southern Tour
Warren Bingham, an expert on Washington's visits to North Carolina, on where Washington "really did" sleep.
September 30
George Washington and the Federal Court
Former NC Supreme Court Justice and Dean of the Campbell Law School Willis Whichard on Washington's relationship with James Iredell and the Federal Court.
October 28
The Gardens at Mount Vernon
Dean Norton, director of horticulture at Mount Vernon
November 4
Washington's Whiskey
Dennis Pogue, Vice President of Preservation, Mount Vernon
November 18
Myths and Trivia about Washington
Laura Simo, Associate Curator, Mount Vernon
January 6
Washington's Will
Jill DeWitt, Assistant Curator, Mount Vernon
January 13
The Art of Commemoration
Jennifer Van Horn, Assistant Curator, Mount Vernon
January 20
Martha Washington and the Decorative Arts
Susan Schoelwer, Curator, Mount Vernon
