Rebecca Downs

Rebecca Downs is an experienced museum educator currently employed at George Washington's Mount Vernon since February 2016, where responsibilities include demonstrating agricultural practices and commerce at historical sites. In addition to this role, Rebecca worked briefly as a book seller at Second Story Books & Antiques in July and August 2023. Previous experiences include an internship at the Alexandria Archives and Records Center in early 2022 and serving as a tour guide for Alexandria Colonial Tours from September 2015 to June 2020, providing visitors with historical insights and ghost stories. Rebecca holds a Master of Library & Information Science from the University of Maryland (2020-2022) and a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Wittenberg University (2011-2015), along with diverse responsibilities in sports management during their undergraduate studies.