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Slave Life Interpretation: Daily, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wreathlaying at the Slave Memorial: Daily, 12:00 p.m.
Costumed interpretation at the Slave Cabin: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturdays & Sunday only
Greenhouse first person presentation: 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m., Saturdays & Sundays only
In observance of Black History Month, February 1 through 29, Mount Vernon interpreters highlight at the slave quarters the lives and contributions of the slaves who built and operated the plantation home of George and Martha Washington. A wreathlaying and presentation occurs daily at the Slave Memorial site at 12:00 p.m. throughout the month of February. On Saturdays and Sundays in February, visitors learn about life as a slave with Silla and Slammin’ Joe, two of Washington’s slaves, at the recently-opened slave cabin. Tom Davis, an enslaved brickmaker, presents his perspective on Saturdays and Sundays in the greenhouse at 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Black History Month activities are included in regular Estate admission: adults, $13.00; children ages 6-11, $6.00; and children under 5 are admitted free.
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