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Setting Down Liberty: Washington and the Black Experience in the Founding Era

November 7 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

Join Westport Museum for History & Culture and George Washington’s Mount Vernon for a special professional development workshop exploring the experiences of Black Americans during the nation’s founding.

Featuring a presentation by historian and Westport Museum Executive Director Ramin Ganeshram on Hercules Posey, George Washington’s enslaved chef, the program includes educational resources from Mount Vernon, a private tour of the Museum’s The Real Revolution exhibition, and an optional Washington’s Spies escape room experience.

Breakfast, lunch, and a stipend are included. Space is limited to 35 Connecticut educators.

Registration is required and must be completed directly through Mount Vernon.

Free For Connecticut K–12 classroom educators.


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