HONORING THOSE ENSLAVED
Historians believe Mount Vernon was the first historic home to create a memorial honoring the enslaved people who lived and worked there.
In 1929, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association placed a commemorative marker at the burial grounds, where annual ceremonies are now held in tribute to those buried there. vsga. org J U LY / A UGUST 2026 | V IRGINIA G OLFER
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