Black History Month

In observance of Black History month, Mount Vernon interpreters stationed at the Slave Quarters will highlight the lives and contributions of the slaves who built and operated the plantation home of George and Martha Washington. A wreathlaying and brief presentation occurs daily at the Slave Memorial site at 12 noon.

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.