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New Book on Mount Vernon's Enslaved Community; Video Series with Rick Atkinson

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Mary Thompson Interview

New Book Reveals the Story of Mount Vernon's Enslaved Community
In her new book, Mount Vernon research historian Mary Thompson draws on decades of research to uncover the story of Mount Vernon's enslaved community. Read our interview with the author to learn more about this groundbreaking book.



BOOK LECTURE: JUNE 11

Join us on Tuesday, June 11 to hear Mary Thompson discuss her new book, and have your book signed following the lecture. Discounted pricing is available for Mount Vernon members.

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Rick Atkinson

Rick Atkinson's New Revolutionary War Trilogy
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rick Atkinson explores the Revolutionary War in a new trilogy, starting with his latest release The British Are Coming. Watch our video series to hear him speak on his interest in the American Revolution, how George Washington entered the war as a novice general, and why King George III was shrewder than we often acknowledge.

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PODCAST INTERVIEW
Listen to our podcast interview with Rick Atkinson, as he and Mount Vernon President & CEO Dr. Douglas Bradburn discuss volume one of his new Revolution Trilogy.

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OBJECT SPOTLIGHT

Spyglass

George Washington's Spyglass
George Washington depended on telescopes to monitor British and American troop movements during the Revolution. In his will, he identified this spyglass as one "which constituted part of my equipage during the late War," and bequeathed it to his friend and cousin Lawrence Washington. It was later returned to Mount Vernon by Mrs. Jefferson Davis in 1899.

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