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Lives Bound Together: Slavery at Mount Vernon Exhibit



Unveiling the Lives of Enslaved People at Mount Vernon: A New Exhibition

Daily, Now - Jun 30, 2027. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Explore the lives of the 317 enslaved people who lived and worked at Mount Vernon in new exhibit. Discover how they formed families, built tight-knit communities, earned a living, and acquired personal possessions.


Uncover the voices of the enslaved through ancestral histories and recently-excavated archaeological artifacts. Learn about the legacy of Washington’s decision in his will to free those enslaved to him—the only founding father to do so.

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3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy. South end of GW Pkwy
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
United States

(703) 780-2000
Included with Admission

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