Thread by @aharristweets, While many of us struggle to reconcile our profound love of what [...]

While many of us struggle to reconcile our profound love of what Washington did for our nation and that he was a slave owner, I have been deeply moved by how @MountVernon has leaned in to the facts and honors those who were enslaved. #LivesBoundTogether exhibit should be extended https://twitter.com/DrJoeStoltz/status/1268641680061878283

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For those interested in learning more, start here and then join one the memorials at the slave cemetery and monument @MountVernon when it reopens. https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/exhibitions/lives-bound-together-slavery-at-george-washington-s-mount-vernon/

Lives Bound Together: Slavery at George Washington's Mount Vernon

Lives Bound Together: Slavery at George Washington’s Mount Vernon explores the personal stories of the people enslaved at Mount Vernon while providing insight into George Washington’s evolving...

https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/exhibitions/lives-bound-together-slavery-at-george-washington-s-mount-vernon/

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When @MountVernon reopens there are daily (twice daily in the busy season) tributes at the Slave Memorial. Be sure to add it as a must do of any visit. https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/tribute-at-the-slave-memorial/

Tribute at the Slave Memorial

Commemorate the community of the enslaved people who lived and worked at Mount Vernon during a special wreath-laying presentation.

https://www.mountvernon.org/plan-your-visit/calendar/events/tribute-at-the-slave-memorial/

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