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Slavery At Mount Vernon
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Deep River performed by Brenda Parker #shorts
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10:09
Learn about the lives of the enslaved through Archeology
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35:06
Livestream with Frank Lee
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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1:04:27
The History of the Syphax Family
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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55:33
Freedom Skies: A Juneteenth Celebration
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4:27
The Life of Penny: An Enslaved Girl
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5:04
The Life of Kate: Enslaved Midwife, Fieldworker, Wife & Mother
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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4:24
The Life of Doll: Women of Mount Vernon
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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1:45
Hercules on the Death of George Washington
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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1:07:58
Slavery: George Washington's "Only Unavoidable Subject of Regret"
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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2:19
Making BITTER Hot Chocolate, 18th-Century Style
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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3:04
The American Constitution's Limitations on Abolishing Slavery
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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5:39
Ona Judge: A Woman Who Escaped Slavery & the Washingtons
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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3:34
George Washington's Enslaved Chef: Hercules
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9:37
Telling The Story Of Slavery: A Visit To The National Archives
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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3:32
George Washington's Enslaved Housemaid: Caroline Branham
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3:24
George Washington's Enslaved Valet: William Lee
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4:56
Why Did George Washington Have Slaves?
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2:14
Did the Enslaved People Know They'd Be Freed in Washington's Will?
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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1:17
Fishing at George Washington's Farm
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4:24
What Were the Living Conditions of the Enslaved People at Mount Vernon?
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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3:01
Why Didn't George Washington Abolish Slavery?
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2:44
Why Did George Washington Have Slaves?
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29:59
Talking With An Enslaved Housemaid At Mount Vernon
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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8:44
George Washington's Will
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16:53
Portraying An Enslaved Woman - Brenda Parker
Slavery At Mount Vernon
27
5:34
Compilation of Enslaved Worker Songs
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1:22
Enslaved Worker Song: Hoe Emma Hoe
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2:18
Enslaved Worker Song: Sit Down Servant Sit Down
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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1:35
Enslaved Worker Songs: "Funga Alafia"
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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2:18
Servants’ Hall
Slavery At Mount Vernon
1:52:49
Lives Bound Together Opening & Annual Slave Memorial Commemoration Ceremony
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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20:05
Oral Histories with Descendants of the Enslaved Community
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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7:20
Lives Bound Together: Slavery at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Slavery At Mount Vernon
35
18:12
Facebook Livecast: The Opening of our "Lives Bound Together" Exhibit
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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42:41
Hear My Story: The Enslaved Community at Mount Vernon
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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18:09
Washington and Slavery
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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2:34
The Construction and Layout of the Slave Quarters
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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3:29
Ted Mance: Enslaved People of Mount Vernon Tour
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9:53
Slave Memorial Ceremony (Full)
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44:04
Slavery at Mount Vernon
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3:01
Slavery at Mount Vernon
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4:30
Slave Memorial Ceremony Introduction
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1:05
Slave Memorial Ceremony (Dedication)
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3:49
Slave Memorial Ceremony
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5:08
Slave Life at Mount Vernon
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4:30
Slammin' Joe on 18th Century Culture
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2:20
Slammin Joe on the Revolution
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4:31
Slammin Joe on Slavery
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2:18
Sit Down Servant, Sit Down
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3:48
George Washington's Views on Slavery
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1:13
Caroline at the Hearth
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1:53
Ceramic Findings in the Slave Quarter
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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1:18
An Overview of Slave Life at Mount Vernon
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2:09
Archaeology of the Slave Quarters
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5:08
Slave Quarters Reopen at George Washington's Mount Vernon
Slavery At Mount Vernon

Lives Bound Together Opening & Annual Slave Memorial Commemoration Ceremony

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Saturday, October 1, 2016

Prelude: Reading of Names by Nikki Giovanni Youth Writers & Chorus

Performance [2 selections] by Virginia State University Choir

Welcome from Mount Vernon, and Introduction of Color Guard and National Anthem by Barbara Lucas
Color Guard; National Anthem Performed by Jessica Lynn

Introduction of Invocation by Barbara Lucas

Invocation by T. Dell Walters

Lift Every Voice and Sing by All & Chorus Performance [1 selection] by

The Intermezzo Choir Ministry of Philadelphia

Welcome from Black Women United For Action, Bestowal of Nikki Giovanni Youth Writer Awards, Acknowledgement of Musical Groups, and Introduction of African Drumming Performance by Sheila Coates & T. Dell Walters

African Drumming & Dance Performance [2 selections] by Taratibu Youth Association Drummers

Brief Archaeology Overview by Joe Downer, and Exhibition Presentation by Susan Schoelwer

Chorus Performance [2 selections] by Howard University Choir Introduction of Keynote by Curt Viebranz

Keynote Address by Annette Gordon-Reed

Chorus Performance [2 selections] by The Heritage Fellowship Church Combined Choir

Slavery At Mount Vernon
32 / 56
1
0:30
Deep River performed by Brenda Parker #shorts
Slavery At Mount Vernon
2
10:09
Learn about the lives of the enslaved through Archeology
Slavery At Mount Vernon
3
35:06
Livestream with Frank Lee
Slavery At Mount Vernon
4
1:04:27
The History of the Syphax Family
Slavery At Mount Vernon
5
55:33
Freedom Skies: A Juneteenth Celebration
Slavery At Mount Vernon
6
4:27
The Life of Penny: An Enslaved Girl
Slavery At Mount Vernon
7
5:04
The Life of Kate: Enslaved Midwife, Fieldworker, Wife & Mother
Slavery At Mount Vernon
8
4:24
The Life of Doll: Women of Mount Vernon
Slavery At Mount Vernon
9
1:45
Hercules on the Death of George Washington
Slavery At Mount Vernon
10
1:07:58
Slavery: George Washington's "Only Unavoidable Subject of Regret"
Slavery At Mount Vernon
11
2:19
Making BITTER Hot Chocolate, 18th-Century Style
Slavery At Mount Vernon
12
3:04
The American Constitution's Limitations on Abolishing Slavery
Slavery At Mount Vernon
13
5:39
Ona Judge: A Woman Who Escaped Slavery & the Washingtons
Slavery At Mount Vernon
14
3:34
George Washington's Enslaved Chef: Hercules
Slavery At Mount Vernon
15
9:37
Telling The Story Of Slavery: A Visit To The National Archives
Slavery At Mount Vernon
16
3:32
George Washington's Enslaved Housemaid: Caroline Branham
Slavery At Mount Vernon
17
3:24
George Washington's Enslaved Valet: William Lee
Slavery At Mount Vernon
18
4:56
Why Did George Washington Have Slaves?
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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2:14
Did the Enslaved People Know They'd Be Freed in Washington's Will?
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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1:17
Fishing at George Washington's Farm
Slavery At Mount Vernon
21
4:24
What Were the Living Conditions of the Enslaved People at Mount Vernon?
Slavery At Mount Vernon
22
3:01
Why Didn't George Washington Abolish Slavery?
Slavery At Mount Vernon
23
2:44
Why Did George Washington Have Slaves?
Slavery At Mount Vernon
24
29:59
Talking With An Enslaved Housemaid At Mount Vernon
Slavery At Mount Vernon
25
8:44
George Washington's Will
Slavery At Mount Vernon
26
16:53
Portraying An Enslaved Woman - Brenda Parker
Slavery At Mount Vernon
27
5:34
Compilation of Enslaved Worker Songs
Slavery At Mount Vernon
28
1:22
Enslaved Worker Song: Hoe Emma Hoe
Slavery At Mount Vernon
29
2:18
Enslaved Worker Song: Sit Down Servant Sit Down
Slavery At Mount Vernon
30
1:35
Enslaved Worker Songs: "Funga Alafia"
Slavery At Mount Vernon
31
2:18
Servants’ Hall
Slavery At Mount Vernon
1:52:49
Lives Bound Together Opening & Annual Slave Memorial Commemoration Ceremony
Slavery At Mount Vernon
33
20:05
Oral Histories with Descendants of the Enslaved Community
Slavery At Mount Vernon
34
7:20
Lives Bound Together: Slavery at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Slavery At Mount Vernon
35
18:12
Facebook Livecast: The Opening of our "Lives Bound Together" Exhibit
Slavery At Mount Vernon
36
42:41
Hear My Story: The Enslaved Community at Mount Vernon
Slavery At Mount Vernon
37
18:09
Washington and Slavery
Slavery At Mount Vernon
38
2:34
The Construction and Layout of the Slave Quarters
Slavery At Mount Vernon
39
3:29
Ted Mance: Enslaved People of Mount Vernon Tour
Slavery At Mount Vernon
40
9:53
Slave Memorial Ceremony (Full)
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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44:04
Slavery at Mount Vernon
Slavery At Mount Vernon
42
3:01
Slavery at Mount Vernon
Slavery At Mount Vernon
43
4:30
Slave Memorial Ceremony Introduction
Slavery At Mount Vernon
44
1:05
Slave Memorial Ceremony (Dedication)
Slavery At Mount Vernon
45
3:49
Slave Memorial Ceremony
Slavery At Mount Vernon
46
5:08
Slave Life at Mount Vernon
Slavery At Mount Vernon
47
4:30
Slammin' Joe on 18th Century Culture
Slavery At Mount Vernon
48
2:20
Slammin Joe on the Revolution
Slavery At Mount Vernon
49
4:31
Slammin Joe on Slavery
Slavery At Mount Vernon
50
2:18
Sit Down Servant, Sit Down
Slavery At Mount Vernon
51
3:48
George Washington's Views on Slavery
Slavery At Mount Vernon
52
1:13
Caroline at the Hearth
Slavery At Mount Vernon
53
1:53
Ceramic Findings in the Slave Quarter
Slavery At Mount Vernon
54
1:18
An Overview of Slave Life at Mount Vernon
Slavery At Mount Vernon
55
2:09
Archaeology of the Slave Quarters
Slavery At Mount Vernon
56
5:08
Slave Quarters Reopen at George Washington's Mount Vernon
Slavery At Mount Vernon