History & Education

Explore the history behind the stories through videos, primary sources, and educational resources. From George Washington’s early adventures to the wars and revolutions that shaped the Howard family, these resources bring the past to life.

William and Hannah: Iron and Salt — Historical Videos

Explore the real history behind William and Hannah: Iron and Salt, including the Seven Years’ War, Fort Necessity, colonial laws, and the revolutionary ideas that nearly reshaped the map of America.

George Washington’s First Adventure

In 1748, seventeen-year-old George Washington crossed the Blue Ridge Mountains into the Shenandoah Valley as part of a surveying expedition. Follow his journey through the landscape, hardships, and experiences he recorded in his own journal.

Read the journal that inspired these videos.

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