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GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MOUNT VERNON: George Washington & Slavery

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GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MOUNT VERNON
"The Only Unavoidable Subject of Regret"
George Washington, Slavery, and the Enslaved Community at Mount Vernon
In her new book, Mount Vernon research historian Mary Thompson tells the story of the day-to-day lives of Mount Vernon's enslaved workers. Read our interview with the author.

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Interview with Mary Thompson
George Washington's "Only Unavoidable Subject of Regret"
Watch Mary Thompson discuss what her decades of research have uncovered about the enslaved community at Mount Vernon.

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You can also listen to a two-part podcast interview with Mary Thompson:

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DID YOU KNOW?
In 1781, seventeen enslaved individuals tried to liberate themselves from Mount Vernon by escaping to the Savage, a British warship that was anchored in the Potomac River near Mount Vernon.

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Greenhouse Slave Quarters
The north lane next to the greenhouse slave quarters, circa 1930

Greenhouse Slave Quarters

In 1791 and 1792, one-story wings were added to each end of Washington's greenhouse. The wings were designed to accommodate the enslaved workers who lived at the Mansion House Farm.

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TIMELINE
Slavery in the United States

Learn about the legal and social events that impacted individuals, enslaved and free, from the founding of the nation to the Civil War.

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Lives Bound Together
Visit our museum exhibit, Lives Bound Together, to read about the personal stories of those who were enslaved at Mount Vernon and see more than 350 items on display.

Take our free Enslaved People of Mount Vernon tour to learn about the daily lives of the enslaved people who built and operated Mount Vernon.


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