George Washington | We Make History

General George Washington

"First in War, First in Peace, First in the Hearts of his Countrymen."

As performed by a premier national interpreter of General George Washington with over twenty years' experience portraying “The Father of our Country” at various points of his career.

Our "George Washington" is a professional speaker and actor, coupling his love and admiration of George Washington (a hero since childhood) with his passion for positive historical education and our great American Heritage to produce George Washington presentations which have brought joy, tears, laughter, awe and a greater appreciation for this greatest American, Founding Father, Revolutionary War General and First President to audiences ranging from dozens to thousands across the United States.

Our Washington has the advantage of being the correct height and age to portray General George Washington - a rarity among actors and interpreters - and with natural 18th-century-length-hair also has the advantage of being able to portray Washington either with or without a wig! Many quotes and references are available as George Washington has been keynote speaker for government assemblies, corporate gatherings, patriotic events, 4th of July / Independence Day celebrations, parades, holiday events, historical reenactments, schools, churches, educational events, conventions, homeschool gatherings, Balls, charity events, the Arizona state legislature, and George Washington's Birthday celebrations. George has portrayed and spoken at numerous historic sites including Stratford Hall and Mount Vernon. George has also been featured in local, regional and national media, including as a featured live guest on Fox News New York.

“You are the reincarnation of George Washington!” exclaimed the tearful head of a government organization after George had been keynote speaker for an annual conference of mayors, state legislators and governmental department heads. “Every person was completely focused on you and taken back in time. I’ve never seen everyone so transfixed by any speaker. We would have happily listened to you for hours.”

For booking information nationwide please contact General George Washington here and provide detailed information as to your needs, date(s), location, etc. Please also include the name, email address and phone number of the primary contact person.

Huzzah for General Washington!

Quotes, Reviews & Testimonies:

A few testimonies from those who have booked George. We have many, many more.

From an appearance as keynote speaker at a government assembly...

"Within five minutes you will no longer be aware of the crowd to your right or your left. You will have been completely drawn into another time and the experiences of George Washington on a personal level as if it were just he and you."

From a state legislator...

"Your appearance as George Washington for the Arizona state legislature was amazing! You definitely had everyone's attention."

From a mother...

I took my girls to the American Liberty Festival - American Revolution reenactment and I have to tell you that hearing George Washington speak was extremely moving. I totally fell into the experience and being able to ask him what he would think of what is going on now was like going to your father for advice. I almost cried when it was over - I truly wish we had a George Washington to lead us now- we need him more than ever. I can see how he had such a loyal following. I wish we had politicians that wanted to contribute to their country like he did, instead of seeing what they can get from it. :( Thank you for all the hard work that you do. We hope to go to more events in the future. Here's to many more years! :D

From a teacher...

"I must write to tell you once again how much we enjoyed your visit. My students talked for quite some time about all the facts they learned from your presentation. One student’s comment on his end of the year evaluation was that of all the extra activities we did this year, your visit was the best because he learned so much from you and found your visit so interesting. Thank you again for coming to our school and teaching us about your career as the humble General who led our infant nation with integrity and grace, earning the respect of your contemporaries as well as generations of Americans to follow. My students now count themselves among your admirers, thanks to your engaging portrayal that brought General Washington to life at our school."

From a teacher...

"Dear General Washington,

It is now the end of our school year, and though you and your lovely family visited our campus several months ago, I find that I must write to tell you once again how much we enjoyed your visit. My students talked for quite some time about all the facts they learned from your presentation. One student’s comment on his end of the year evaluation was that of all the extra activities we did this year, your visit was the best because he learned so much from you and found your visit so interesting.

Thank you again for coming to our school and teaching us about your career as the humble General who led our infant nation with integrity and grace, earning the respect of your contemporaries as well as generations of Americans to follow. My students now count themselves among your admirers, thanks to your engaging portrayal that brought General Washington to life at Emmaus Lutheran School.

God’s blessings on your future endeavors."

From the head of a statewide homeschool organization...

"We were honored by an appearance of General George Washington on Monday March 21st at the State Capitol for a Homeschool Rally sponsored by Arizona Families for Home Education, our statewide homeschool organization. "George" was asked at the last minute to address the crowd of several hundred homeschooling parents and children. He rose to the challenge and encouraged us all with his impromptu speech. This gentleman has a natural ability in public speaking. We were very pleased and inspired by what he shared with those in attendance at the Capitol. This gentleman who portrays Washington is a person who values family and honor. We feel privileged to be acquainted with this noble, humble man with a vision for unity and appreciation for the rich history we have as a nation. He is an inspiration to those he encounters.

From teachers, principals and school administrators representing students ranging from kindergarten through high school...

"Thanks to We Make History...George Washington came to our school and did a fantastic job of bringing The American Revolution to life for our 5th graders! Your presentation fits seamlessly with our curriculum and makes everything the kids have been learning so far in the classroom, come alive in a meaningful engaging format! We can't wait to enjoy this wonderful presentation again!"

"Our school had the pleasure of seeing the We Make History presentation. We were completely blown away by the experience we had with this group. We had about four grade levels worth of students watching the presentation and they were engaged and listening throughout the entire presentation. The presenters were knowledgeable and polite and really seemed to enjoy what they were doing. As teacher's our favorite part was when the students got involved with the cast and were made to feel part of the presentation. We really enjoyed this and look forward to future presentations. Thank you to everyone who came and made us feel a part of history."

"We really enjoyed your presentation yesterday! The children were very interested in what you had to say. Besides reading about the American Revolution in our social studies textbooks and other sources, we also are reading a story about Molly Pitcher in our reading books this week. They noticed when they heard names that we had already talked about or read about. What you do is bring the textbooks to life! Coming in costumes makes it seem even more real. You are all obviously very knowledgeable, and we love hearing all of the trivia! The children really enjoyed the role-playing and participation from the audience. Thank you so much for coming to our school again this year!"

"We very much enjoyed having you! The speech that George went through at the beginning was thorough and covered many concepts the students learned - we loved that. Thank you so much again for traveling to our school!"

"Thank you so much for coming and sharing your George Washington and the Colonial Ladies presentation. George was cast perfectly, dressed in character, was a perfect gentleman, and shared many timely facts related to our current study of the American Revolution. We also appreciated how George embedded our life-skills into his presentation. We especially enjoyed seeing all the costumes and artifacts!"

"We Make History was a hit! Our students had been learning of the American Revolution and the presentation was a perfect culmination of the unit. George Washington shared bits of information that the children learned as well as gave tidbits of new insightful information that extended their learning. The best part was the hands on explanation and exploration of items used during the time period. The kids very much enjoyed it and we will definitely have you back!"

"Our 5th graders thoroughly enjoyed the George Washington & the Colonial Ladies presentation! They were exciting to watch, informative, on-time, and had great presentation and organization skills! We loved looking at the artifacts they brought, which really brought our Revolutionary War lessons to life! We would love to continue this program next year with our students."

"Hello George Washington and Colonial Ladies! Thank you so much for coming to teach our students about colonial life and President Washington. The presentation was exceptional, highlighting many of the historical content we covered while studying the revolutionary war. There were many points throughout the presentation that validated student learning and research about this significant time in American history. The fourth-grade teachers were quite impressed with how all performers shared historical facts and artifacts from this era. It made life back some many hundreds of years come to life and tangible. We also discussed that this presentation would be something that would supplement and enhance our language arts/social studies curriculum on a yearly basis. Thanks again with great gratitude."

"What a fabulous opportunity for our students! They thoroughly enjoyed the presentation. George and the Colonial Ladies were a hit at our school. George gave a wonderful history lesson that kept the kids engaged. The ladies had so many historical items to help provide a real experience. I had one student who was chosen to try on one of the soldier uniforms. He was given a flag and a chocolate bar. The next day when I saw this student's twin brother, I asked him if his brother hung the flag up in his room. He replied, "No, he won't stop carrying it around. He brought it in the car this morning and wanted to bring it to class, but mom told him he couldn't."

"Dear Mr. George Washington and the Colonial Ladies, Thank you for giving your valuable time in preparation for and during your visit to our school. We appreciate the attention to detail and flexibility in working with our group. There were many positive comments about the quality of the entire program. Thank you for creating a grade appropriate lesson that enabled each student to participate and learn. We are also appreciative of the unique hands-on activities. Here is an email excerpt from a parent regarding their child’s experience. “I just wanted to say thank you for the opportunity for the kids to learn from George Washington today!!! My son absolutely loved it!!!! He told me so many details and he really absorbed it all!!! It really made an impact and made history come to life!!! We are very grateful.” Our school looks for unique field trips with subject matter that will enhance learning for our students. This in-person lesson certainly exceeded our expectations. We look forward to future field trips with We Make History."

"Everything went so great yesterday! You guys did a great job giving great historical information that benefited out students tremendously! You were very professional and on time which helped everything run smoothly! Thanks for the great assembly!"

"We very much appreciated our visit with George Washington and his ladies. This year’s show was even better than last year with fun anecdotal information about the time period. A great experience for the era of the American Revolution. Students were engaged and excited."

"I just wanted to let you know that our students absolutely loved the wonderful presentation. Thank you so much!"

"Our school really enjoyed the presentation by We Make History! The actors were so realistic, we had to remind ourselves that they weren't really from Colonial times. Students particularly enjoyed getting to see artifacts from long ago, and were able to compare them to items we use today. This presentation was informational, and fun!"

"George Washington and the colonial ladies were so engaging! Our 100 5th graders loved their presentation and it tied perfectly with the curriculum they had been learning about this era. They were easy to coordinate with, professional, and the kids had a great time learning about history. We want to make this a tradition each year!"

"I just wanted to explain to George Washington and the Colonial Ladies how much the students as well as all of the teachers enjoyed the presentation. My 5th grade students have spent a lot of time this year learning about the Revolutionary War era and to be able to take the words that they have read in their textbooks and bring it to life was magical for them. All of the grades (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th) enjoyed how the presentation transported them back in time and then were able to see all of the clothing and day-to-day life materials up close. I hope that We Make History will come back next year for students to be able to experience this presentation again! A BIG thank you to all of you!"

"Hello! We had an amazing experience with the We Make History group coming and giving a presentation to our school. The presenters were engaging and we could tell they were very well versed in their knowledge. Additionally, they called up students and staff from the audience which made great connections. They were very professional and courteous the entire time. They were a real treat and we would love to have them back. "

"The group from We Make History took us back in time and presented great context for the interesting beginnings of our country. President Washington told us about his interesting beginnings as a child up through the American Revolution. The Colonial ladies presented a wide variety of colonial items along with explanations of daily colonial life. The students were able to get up close to these items and ask questions. Our staff and students really enjoyed George Washington & the Colonial Ladies!"

“Thank you again for coming to our school to do your presentation. We especially liked learning about all of the artifacts and about life back in the late 1700’s. It’s something we don’t cover in our curriculum. It was a good experience for us to finish up our Revolutionary War unit. Thank you again!"

"Dear General Washington, It is now the end of our school year, and though you and your lovely family visited our campus several months ago, I find that I must write to tell you once again how much we enjoyed your visit. My students talked for quite some time about all the facts they learned from your presentation. One student’s comment on his end of the year evaluation was that of all the extra activities we did this year, your visit was the best because he learned so much from you and found your visit so interesting. Thank you again for coming to our school and teaching us about your career as the humble General who led our infant nation with integrity and grace, earning the respect of your contemporaries as well as generations of Americans to follow. My students now count themselves among your admirers, thanks to your engaging portrayal that brought General Washington to life."

"Thank you for sharing your knowledge of George Washington and Colonial/Revolutionary times. We appreciate all the efforts you made for us. The students especially enjoyed the Colonial Ladies and their demonstrations of 18th century life. They really connected when you showed how they made chocolate and used plants. Students loved the dancing and hearing about the giant pockets in the dresses. They loved the personal touch at the end when you answered questions that the students asked! Thank you again for this wonderful program for our 5th graders via zoom."

"Our class enjoyed the presentation of George Washington in History. Seeing the actual costumes and what the people wore during that part of history was really interesting to them. They loved seeing the actual items that were brought in and presented since we talk about Colonial life in our History Unit. Their favorite part was the "stay" that women wore for good posture. Several students mentioned that and remembered it was part of our reading material in History."

"Our Second and Third grades thoroughly enjoyed having General George Washington and the Colonial Ladies visit. His presentation was perfect and fit into our Social Studies curriculum. He related his life so well to the children’s lives of today. They provided hands on experiences for the children teaching them everything about the time period from clothing to chocolate. It was an amazing experience and we look forward to them coming again next year!"

"Our school welcomed We Make History for our fourth grade American Revolution Celebration. Over 150 students were engrossed with George, Martha, and the other colonial ladies! The discussion topics perfectly aligned with our units of study and the information was interesting and delivered in an exciting way! The students loved the costumes as well as props that were brought along for all of the students to view! We will certainly be using We Make History again in the future!"

"The program was very fun for the kids and extremely interesting. My students really enjoyed the characters and were very engaged. The program was also interactive which kept the kid's attention."

"Thank you again for this wonderful program. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of George Washington and the Colonial times. We appreciate all the efforts you made for us. The students especially enjoyed the Colonial ladies and their demonstration of colonial times. They really connected when you showed how they made chocolate and used plants. Students loved the dancing and hearing about the giant pockets in the dresses. They loved the personal touch at the end when you answered questions that the students asked!"

"Thank you again for coming to our school to do your presentation. Our students really enjoyed it. We especially liked learning about all of the artifacts and about life back in the late 1700’s. It’s something we don’t cover in our curriculum. It was overall a good experience for them to finish up our Revolutionary War unit. Thank you again!"

"Very informative and factual. The students loved learning more about the time period with regard to fashion and everyday life. They also loved the dancing!"

"One part of the presentation that we enjoyed was the story-telling by George Washington and that it was told in 1st person perspective as if it was really him dressed in his uniform. Students need more opportunities for story-telling and it was endearing to see them listening intently and clapping at the celebration parts of our U.S. History. We also enjoyed the Colonial Ladies and seeing all of the period artifacts and costumes. We were hoping the students would be able to see them up close so we were delighted that you offered that to them at the end of the presentation. Lastly, allowing students to be interactive was also exciting and memorable. Thank you again for making history come to life for our students and bringing that directly to us!"

"I just wanted to let you know that our students absolutely loved the presentation, so thank you so much for the wonderful presentation. We were wondering if we could try and book this same performance for next school year?"

"My kids loved the costumes, dancing, and all of the period items."

A few notes from students of various grade levels...

“Dear General Washington, This was an awesome adventure meeting you. It would be cool to be a leader like you. Thank you so much for leading us to victory.”

“Please tell the Ladies that they are beautiful and that I loved their presentation and learned so much.”

“Thank you for showing what it was like for George Washington in the seventeen hundreds. I liked learning about how George fought and led the United States to freedom.”

“I thank you so much for coming to my school. My favorite part was the kind lady that taught us about the fashions back then. I thought the dress she talked about was really pretty! I loved, well, pretty much all of it. Like when George was talking about his childhood and being a gentleman!”

“Thank you for teaching us about the past of George Washington. During the war it was probably hard for you and the soldiers. This was an educational experience for us all. All I wanted to say is thank you so much for teaching us. I am so grateful that you came in to talk to us. Thank you.”

“Thank you for coming and showing us the really cool stuff! It was really fun getting to dance with George Washington, as well as seeing all the herbs, games, clothing and so many interesting things."