Traveling ExhibitionsFounding Father: George Washington

Founding Father: George Washington

Explore the life and times of the first President of the United States of America, George Washington.

Often referred to as the 'Father of His Country', George Washington has served as a model for politicians and public servants for nearly 250 years. As general and Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, Washington was a bastion of hope, courage, and strength while leading his forces to victory during the American Revolution. This exhibit explores his life, legacy, and continued impact on the world today.

Exhibition specs

Included Images

Exhibition includes 10 tactile images each with a corresponding fine art print. Additional prints are available for an additional cost. Please inquire for further information.

Gallery Surface Area

2,000 to 5,000 sq. ft.

Shipping

One-way, inbound; paid by host venue

Language

All include English text and voiceover. Multi-language functionality is available upon request. Text can be converted by host venue.

Step inside the exhibit

Explore the 10 multisensory tactile prints and large-format photographs included in the exhibit.

'Reproduction After Painting by Emaneul Leutze of U.S. General George Washington Crossing the Delaware River'.

'George Washington', c. 1800, Gilbert Stuart. (Photo by Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images)

Edward Savage (American, 1761-1817), 'The Washington Family', 1789-96, oil on canvas, 213.6 x 284.2 cm (84 1/8 x 111 7/8 in.), National Gallery, Washington, D.C. (Photo by VCG Wilson/Corbis via Getty Images).

'Washington Before Yorktown' by Rembrandt Peale (1778-1860). The picture shows George Washington, full-length portrait, in full dress uniform on horseback preparing his troops for the final battle of the Revolutionary War in Yorktown, Virginia. The figure to the right of Washington is the Marquis de Lafayette and the three officers barely visible behind him are the Compte de Rochambeau, Henry Knox, and Benjamin Lincoln. Alexander Hamilton is the rider on the right. (Photo by: Photo 12/ Universal Images Group via Getty Images).

'George Washington (The Lansdowne Portrait)' by Gilbert Stuart (American, 1755–1828), 1796, oil on canvas, 247.6 x 158.7 cm (97.5 x 62.5 in), National Portrait Gallery, Washington (Photo by VCG Wilson/Corbis via Getty Images).

'Betsy Ross and the First Stars and Stripes' by John Ward Dunsmore (Photo by Francis G. Mayer/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images).

Engraving depicting General George Washington kneeling in prayer during the American Revolutionary War, c. 1777. (Engraving by Lambert/Getty Images).

A painting depicting General George Washington inspecting the condition of his troops in January 1778 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. (Illustration by Ed Vebell/Getty Images).

'George Washington as a Virginia Militia Member in 1772'. Painting by Charles W. Peale.

'Portrait of George Washington' by James Peale (Photo by © CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images).

Our Technology

What is a "tactile image"?

A tactile image harnesses the senses of touch, sound, and smell to help the blind and visually impaired community experience visual knowledge in a meaningful way.

Having worked extensively with the blind community, our patented technology allows the visually impaired to create accurate mental pictures of visual imagery without the need for a sighted companion.

Exhibition Catalog

We provide all our exhibit hosts with dynamic and interactive catalogs to help tell the story of our exhibits.

Click through to the rich audio components that help the visually impaired create accurate mental pictures for themselves.

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