Investigates the history of slavery at Mount Vernon, the estate of George Washington. Uses archaeological discoveries and the writings of Washington himself to discuss the lives of slaves who lived at Mount Vernon and the contradiction of a Founding Father who fought for freedom, yet owned slaves.
Content Note
Excavations at the house for families -- George Washington and slavery -- Slave labor -- Slave quarters -- Slave clothing -- The private lives of slaves -- How slaves resisted -- Digging up Mount Vernon's past.