This is a week-long institute designed for K-12 teachers to gain tools to help students grapple with histories whose legacies matter today. The Civil War Washington Consortium* is committed to investigating the Civil War in all its complexity, and seek applicants with diverse experiences who will bring a variety of perspectives to this week of learning. Hosts of the program are Ford’s Theater, Tudor Place, Cedar Hill (Frederick Douglass’s home), President Lincoln’s Cottage.

Registration for the 2025 group is closed. Click here for additional information .