Presented by Lindsay Chervinsky*

In this lecture, Chervinsky will explore the creation of the first presidential cabinet. Washington modeled his new cabinet on the councils of war he had led as commander of the Continental Army, tinkering with its structure throughout his administration. As Washington faced an increasingly recalcitrant Congress, he came to treat the cabinet as a private advisory body to summon as needed, greatly expanding the role of the president and the executive branch.

This lecture is free and will take place using Zoom. Fill out the form below to register, and you will receive an email with a link to the lecture the morning of May 21.

Reach out to 2education@frauncestavernmuseum.org for more information.

Registration for this event is closed

Visit our Lecture Archive for the recording on Friday, May 22.

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.