History Meets Hollywood

Chris Matthews of MSNBC hosted History Meets Hollywood at the home of George Washington, Mount Vernon on November 28th, 2007. "A distinguished panel (below) discussed how historic sites and classroom teachers increasingly capitalize on the interest film and popular culture generates in historical events, places, and people."* Mr. Matthews is shown here with Rebecca, Liz and Rachel who asked questions of the panel. This program was broadcast live nationwide on various cable systems and satellite.

ARRIVAL- The Director of History Meets Hollywood Curt Daniels preps Liz and Rachel on when and where they will be asking their questions to the panel.

MOUNT VERNON- Rachel, Katherine, Ben, Morgan, Liz and Shaila

Ben, Katherine, Morgan, Liz, Shaila, Andi and Rebecca

IN THE STUDIO- Kelly and Marshall

Jessica and Emily

Chris, Iman and Barbara

Shaila and Andi

Anthony and Tom

Anna and Asbah

Rebecca practices her question on Mrs. Knoizen. Rebecca asked Sebastian Roche "After having played George Washington, are there figures in history you would like to play and if so whom?" Below are Liz and Rachel's questions.

THE PANEL ARRIVES- Panelists Sebastian Roche, George Washington in We Fight to be Free and roles in Beowulf, General Hospital and other movies, Libby O’Connell, Chief Historian, The History Channel, Chris Matthews, James C. Rees, Executive Director of Mount Vernon and Stacia Smith, Middle-School teacher from Massachusetts.. Appearing from Hollywood were National Treasure-Book of Secrets Director Jon Turtletaub and Producer Jerry Bruckheimer.

Chris Matthews

Sebastian Roche

AFTER THE PROGRAM- Jessica

Liz, Rebecca, Andi and Shaila

Emily

Barbara

Asbah

Iman

Emily and Jessica

ON THE BUS- Jessica and Emily (below) show off their autographs. Prior to the field trips student were sent copies of Chris Matthews book AMERICAN- Beyond our Grandest Notions.

*From the Mount Vernon Website