A lively discussion took place around the theme of the reliability of web resources during week 3, discussion question #2, of GMU’s Web 2.0 graduate course. The week’s question dealt with features common to blogs, microblogs, wikis, RSS and RSS readers. Amina’s contribution to the conversation brought up a serious concern with the material created […]
Continue Reading 2 comments October 5th, 2011
Check out the Youtube video about the Many Faces of George Washington Exhibit, currently on display at the Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
Continue Reading Add comment September 18th, 2011
As a member of the Mount Vernon staff my colleagues and I were lucky enough to be invited to hear renowned author David McCullough speak at the National Archives on Sept 13. He spoke about the creation of the Constitution and its continued relevance today.
Continue Reading Add comment September 14th, 2011
George Washington spend most of his life living along the Potomac River. This podcast talks about the Washington’s history with the river, and his decision to locate the nation’s capital on its shores. It also includes an interview with Mount Vernon’s Director of Archaeology, Esther White, discussing the ongoing underwater archaeology project in the waters […]
Continue Reading Add comment June 17th, 2010
We are all familiar with George Washington as the father of our country, for the roles he played in the Revolutionary War and as our first president. Fewer of us know that he was also a successful and innovative farmer and business entrepreneur. Listen and learn more about his innovations including his gristmill and distillery […]
Continue Reading Add comment June 16th, 2010
