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Wilson House Newsletter
Education Edition
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Welcome to the Back to School Edition of the Wilson House Newsletter covering recent grants and projects, scholars and their projects, and the new experiences YOU can explore, learn about, and discover at the museum.
Access free lesson plans, book a new specialty tour, register for the Speaker Series, and buy tickets for upcoming events.
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12 Civics Lesson Plans
Supported by the Marder-Vaughn Center for Interpretation and Education
Each year the Wilson House applies for (and is awarded) grants to support our mission. Our projects impact hundreds of students, teachers, researchers, and museum-goers of all ages.
Dr. Samantha Averett, former Teacher-in-Residence at the Woodrow Wilson House, created several middle and high-school-level lesson plans based on civics and social studies, using the Wilson House as the backdrop and resource. Dr. Averett is a civics teacher in Washington, D.C. whose colleagues know her as "SamMaknHistory".
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The Volunteer Scholars Program Flourishes | |
Our Volunteer Scholars Program gives students valuable, real-world experience to gain knowledge in the fields of museum management, collections curation, media outreach, and much more! Over the last few semesters, the Wilson House's Scholars Program has grown! Meet some of the scholars. | |
Winter/Spring Semester 2023 Scholars
Catch up on the exciting projects of our scholars from earlier this year. We welcomed Elizabeth Hasimoto (top left) a Masters student at Georgetown University, Arrika James (bottom left), a high school student from Thurgood Marshall Academy, Diego Mountin (top right), a Masters student at George Washington University, and Elio Rodriguez (bottom right), an undergraduate student from Boston University. You can read their bio's and the details of their projects on our website.
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Thursday, September 21
6:00-7:30 PM
Speaker Series:
"Fake News a Century Ago: Woodrow Wilson and the Propaganda Challenge"
Prof. Lee Huebner
Why this discussion developed as it did—and how influential leaders, like Woodrow Wilson, responded to it—will be the focus of a talk at the Wilson House led by Prof. Lee Huebner.
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Wednesday, September 27
6:00-7:30 PM
Speaker Series:
"The Current Crisis in Russia- Part 2"
Dr. Mary Habeck
After a sold-out lecture on July 12, Dr. Habeck, a leading scholar on military matters, will return to continue the discussion about the current situation in Russia, focusing on its implications for the U.S. and the world.
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Wednesday, October 4
4:30-8:00 PM
Prohibition Tour & Vintage Game Night
Tickets selling fast! Join us and the DC Preservation League for an evening of history, scandal, games, & fun!
$20- Vintage Game Night
$40- Prohibition Tour & VGN
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Wednesday, October 25
6:00-7:30 PM
Speaker Series:
"Playing in the Shadows: Woodrow Wilson and Spiritualism in the Nation's Capital"
Dr. Mark Benbow
In this spooky-season talk, Wilsonian specialist Dr. Benbow will explore the Wilson family's relationship with Spiritualism, both as a serious religious movement, and its inclusion of family-friendly, but eerie games.
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"Behind-the-Scenes"
New Specialty Tour
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See the Museum through the eyes of those who maintain the site. Join us for an insider’s look at the historic house with this behind-the-scenes tour. Learn how the staff cleans and performs inventory with the site's 8,400 artifacts. You’ll hear important details about how the Collections Team cares for historic furniture, unique objects and artwork, and how we run this historic site.
This tour is offered at 2:30 pm on Mondays or by special appointment by our very own John Pucher, Senior Manager for Business and Operations.
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The President Woodrow Wilson House, a proud Girl Scouts Program Partner, invites Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes to play fair, relive history, design fine crafts, and explore our shared democracy that unite us as Americans. Not to mention have fun in a perfectly preserved time capsule from the 1920s!
Sign up your Girl Scout or your Girl Scout Troop for one of four programs running each Saturday morning beginning at 10am, or schedule your Troop's private event!
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We are accepting bookings for 2024 and 2025! The timeless home of our 28th President serves as an unforgettable backdrop for your event. Multiple event spaces and packages make The Wilson House the perfect venue for any wedding, meeting, dinner reception, or party. Our experienced team is available to answer questions and provide recommendations to ensure a successful event for our clients.
Please email [email protected] for inquiries.
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Want to volunteer or be a guide at Wilson House?
Calling all volunteers and those interested in being trained as a guide at Wilson House! We have opportunities for volunteering with our scholars, tour guiding opportunities, working events, and leading our Girl Scout programs.
Email [email protected].
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Wilson House Welcomes New Staff in 2023 | |
Deputy Director: Felice Herman
Felice joined the Wilson House staff in June 2023. She previously served as the Director of Membership and Friends of ASOR from 2018-2023 for the American Society of Overseas Research (Alexandria, VA). Felice has 10 years’ experience in non-profit work, in particular, fundraising, events, and member relations.
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Senior Manager of Education and Collections:
Edith Michel
Edith’s professional portfolio includes serving the six-time Gold Medal Award winning bi-county recreation and leisure agency serving both Montgomery and Prince George’s, Maryland, a regional urban and suburban community of nearly 2 million people.
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Please consider donating to the President Woodrow Wilson House
to support programs like the Speaker Series, Exhibitions, Vintage Game Night, Student Volunteer Scholars Program, and Tours.
The Woodrow Wilson House:
Historic perspectives, modern initiatives.
We cannot do this without your help.
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