A Monumental Design: The 80th Anniversary of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Apr
13
1:00 PM13:00

A Monumental Design: The 80th Anniversary of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Thursday, April 13, 1:00pm EDT

April 13 marks the 80th anniversary of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, which was dedicated on Jefferson's 200th birthday back in 1943. In honor of this special date, join rangers from National Mall and Memorial Parks for a virtual program to explore the design and symbolism of this memorial. Bring your questions about Thomas Jefferson and his memorial!

This program is designed for an elementary school audience, but all are welcome.

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Be a Cherry Blossom Protector! Explore Washington DC's Iconic Cherry Trees
Mar
30
1:00 PM13:00

Be a Cherry Blossom Protector! Explore Washington DC's Iconic Cherry Trees

Thursday, March 30, 1:00pm EDT

Celebrate springtime with your students by joining National Park Service Park Rangers for a virtual education program about Washington, D.C.'s famous cherry blossom trees. Explore the Tidal Basin to learn more about how the trees arrived here, the sites around the Tidal Basin, and how you can help care for these special resources.

This program is designed for a primary grade audience, but all are welcome.

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Feb
23
1:00 PM13:00

A Monumental Celebration: Visit the Washington Monument for George's Birthday

Join National Park Service Rangers for an interactive virtual program in honor of George Washington's Birthday! Take a virtual tour of the Washington Monument, in Washington, DC, without having to wait in line! Students will play games and answer trivia to celebrate our first president's birthday.

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MARCH THROUGH TIME: Experience the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and the 1963 March on Washington
Jan
17
1:00 PM13:00

MARCH THROUGH TIME: Experience the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and the 1963 March on Washington

Join us for a virtual tour of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial and then meet our special guest, Edith Lee-Payne, who was there on August 28, 1963. Hear stories about what it was like to be a kid at the March on Washington and relive memories of the “I Have a Dream” speech.

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Eleanor Roosevelt Virtual Classroom
Oct
7
1:30 PM13:30

Eleanor Roosevelt Virtual Classroom

In honor of Eleanor Roosevelt’s 138th birthday, take your students on a virtual visit to sites that celebrate her legacy. Meet National Park Service Rangers from the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site in Hyde Park, New York and the Eleanor Roosevelt Statue, part of the Franklin D Roosevelt Memorial, in Washington, D.C.

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The Lincoln Memorial at 100 - Teacher Workshop Series, Session 6: The Lincoln Memorial Activated
Apr
20
5:00 PM17:00

The Lincoln Memorial at 100 - Teacher Workshop Series, Session 6: The Lincoln Memorial Activated

Join National Mall and Memorial Parks rangers and their friends for a teacher professional development series in honor of the completion of the Lincoln Memorial 100 years ago in 1922. In the final session of the Lincoln Memorial at 100 Teacher Workshop Series, we will look at events that have taken place at the Memorial. We began last fall with the 1922 Dedication, which examined what the builders and leaders in 1922 thought the Memorial meant. Over the years, events onsite have introduced different themes. We will explore some of the many activities here and how the meaning of the Memorial has evolved over time. This is your last chance to consider ways you and your students can participate in the Lincoln Memorial anniversary this May!

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The Lincoln Memorial at 100 - Teacher Workshop Series Session 5: Lincoln Memorial 'Geostory'
Mar
16
5:00 PM17:00

The Lincoln Memorial at 100 - Teacher Workshop Series Session 5: Lincoln Memorial 'Geostory'

Join National Mall and Memorial Parks rangers and their friends for a teacher professional development series in honor of the completion of the Lincoln Memorial 100 years ago in 1922. March's session will be presented by Ranger Sonya Popelka, who will dig deep into the geologic stories represented by the Lincoln Memorial.

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The Lincoln Memorial at 100 - Teacher Workshop Series Session 4: Lincoln's Birthplace and Boyhood Home
Feb
16
5:00 PM17:00

The Lincoln Memorial at 100 - Teacher Workshop Series Session 4: Lincoln's Birthplace and Boyhood Home

Join National Mall and Memorial Parks rangers and their friends for a teacher professional development series in honor of the completion of the Lincoln Memorial 100 years ago in 1922. February's session will be presented by Ranger Stacy Humphreys from the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park located in Hodgenville, Kentucky.

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Virtual Field Trip: Celebrating FDR's Birthday at Parks Around the Country
Jan
31
1:00 PM13:00

Virtual Field Trip: Celebrating FDR's Birthday at Parks Around the Country

Monday, January 31, 2022, 1:00pm EST

Teachers and students, join us in celebrating the 140th birthday of President Franklin Roosevelt on January, 31 at 1 PM EST. You and your class will take a virtual visit to three sites related to FDR. Meet staff from the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site in Hyde Park, New York; the Franklin D. Roosevelt Little White House State Historic Site in Warm Springs, Georgia; and the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C. Students will explore these places and solve challenges that relate back to FDR’s birthday and connect to today.

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The Lincoln Memorial at 100 - Teacher Workshop Series: Session 3
Jan
19
5:00 PM17:00

The Lincoln Memorial at 100 - Teacher Workshop Series: Session 3

Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 5:00pm EST

National Mall and Memorial Parks rangers and their friends lead a teacher professional development series in honor of the completion of the Lincoln Memorial 100 years ago in 1922. Through 6 virtual, one-hour sessions for educators, taking place on the third Wednesday of the month through April, learn about the history of the Memorial, the events that have taken place there, and how the meaning has evolved over time.

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The Lincoln Memorial at 100 - Teacher Workshop Series: Session 2
Dec
15
5:00 PM17:00

The Lincoln Memorial at 100 - Teacher Workshop Series: Session 2

Wednesday, December 15, 2021, 5:00pm EST

National Mall and Memorial Parks rangers and their friends lead a teacher professional development series in honor of the completion of the Lincoln Memorial 100 years ago in 1922. Through 6 virtual, one-hour sessions for educators, taking place on the third Wednesday of the month through April, learn about the history of the Memorial, the events that have taken place there, and how the meaning has evolved over time.

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The Lincoln Memorial at 100 — Teacher Workshop Series: Session 1
Nov
17
5:00 PM17:00

The Lincoln Memorial at 100 — Teacher Workshop Series: Session 1

Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 5:00pm EST

National Mall and Memorial Parks rangers and their friends lead a teacher professional development series in honor of the completion of the Lincoln Memorial 100 years ago in 1922. Through 6 virtual, one-hour sessions for educators, taking place on the third Wednesday of the month through April, learn about the history of the Memorial, the events that have taken place there, and how the meaning has evolved over time.

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Ready, Set, Bloom:  Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C.
Apr
23
1:00 PM13:00

Ready, Set, Bloom: Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C.

Friday, April 23, 1:00pm EDT

Celebrate springtime with your students by joining National Park Service Park Rangers for a virtual education program about Washington, D.C.'s famous cherry blossom trees.

Designed for an elementary school audience, this program allows students to discover the historic significance of the trees, the math and science behind determining peak bloom, and consider how we all can help protect these natural resources.

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"To Thee We Sing": Remembering Marian Anderson
Apr
9
1:00 PM13:00

"To Thee We Sing": Remembering Marian Anderson

Friday, April 9, 1:00pm EDT

Join us if you can on Friday, April 9 at 1pm Eastern for a virtual education program to commemorate the anniversary of the historic Marian Anderson concert at the Lincoln Memorial.

Designed for an elementary school audience, this program utilizes primary sources related to Ms. Anderson and the concert to encourage students consider how they might have handled some of the challenges she faced.

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