Turn back the pages of history and learn from old records, personal notes, and long-forgotten pictures the story of the slaves who worked at Mount Vernon, George Washington's home in Virginia. Learn, too, what it was like to be a child growing up on the plantation. Read about Washington's views on slavery and how and why they changed over the years. Meet two slave descendants, one of whom gives tours of the historic property today. Meet, too, the archaeologist responsible for the ongoing excavations and find out what new information uncovered finds are providing. Travel to the slave quarters with the three activities and broaden your understanding of these slaves as people. Be sure not to miss this issue that is being prepared in conjunction with the staff at Mount Vernon.
See our teacher's guide for this issue!