Meetings with Martha

Have you ever wondered what was served at the Washington's dinner table ? What pets did they have? Did Martha's children go to school? What happened when they got sick? 

Students will visit with Martha and learn all of the above and more, as well as be able to create connections with the past in this 30-45 minute virtual visit. 

There are so many stories out there about the Washingtons! In this 45 minute program (including Q&A), Mrs. Washington will separate fact from fiction related to herself and her husband, General Washington. Martha will then morph back into Sandy and will teach students how to do 21st century research to discover if something is true or not.

The first part of the program is delivered in first person (Sandy as Martha), and the second part of the program is delivered in third person (Sandy in 2023).

It is a little known fact that Martha Washington traveled each winter of the Revolutionary War to visit General Washington in the Continental Army's winter quarters. What went on in the winters in an army? Why did Martha travel to join the General? What, and who, did she leave behind?

Learn some of the inside stories from Martha's experiences that were critical to the wellbeing of the troops, General Washington, and to the founding of our country in this 45 minute program (including Q&A).