Learning about the lives of enslaved people at George Washington's Mount Vernon

[@karengerber8390]

Thank you Brenda, for all the knowledge & passion that you bring to interpreting history & bringing it Alive! 🎶 "We are the breath of our ancestors."

[@CarlaMcClafferty]

Love this interview with Brenda Parker. Thank you for mentioning my book BURIED LIVES: THE ENSLAVED PEOPLE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON'S MOUNT VERNON. My hope for this book is that the lives of the enslaved community will step out of the shadows and into the spotlight. One of the people I highlight in the book is Caroline, this woman is one of the people Brenda interprets at Mount Vernon. I've seen Brenda at work and she does a masterful job of bringing dignity and truth to light for visitors to Mount Vernon.

[@usachp]

Thanks so much, Carla! It's a really great tour and Brenda is wonderful!

[@unionjack84]

Everyone wants to talk about Washington, but not the people he owned. I love this.

[@MaryMac199]

Thank you Ms. Brenda

[@moniquejohnson2465]

I would love to meet Brenda Parker and speak with her about what led her to participate in this tour...intriguing. Thank you Brenda Parker for showcasing our ancestors with integrity...showcasing their true stories...powerful.

[@yolandarobinson1990]

She has the most soothing voice.

[@carltonamos6267]

I Love This Thanks for posting ♥️

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

I enjoy the story telling . They really get into the characters and bring them to life.

[@amie9416]

❤️

[@keisha-gayehayles1373]

What is the address

[@amandamartin8788]

Really????

[@jj-eo7bj]

Most of the slaves lived good lives compared to war fighting back in Africa

[@桜_秋ちゃん]

Are you seriously comparing that to war? Almost ANYTHING is better than war. No shit,bozo!

[@TarronStewart]

Would you rather be a slave if it meant you were safe? Or would you rather be a free person and engaged with the politics and conflicts of your country? You are also aware that the colonies were also in a state of constant warfare with native resistance and other imperial powers, right?

[@blkeddie1964]

You do know that was how slavery was rationalized to soothe the enslavers conscience? Would like to be sold and separated from your family, and to be under the constant threat of rape if you're a female. If slavery was so benevolent why were enslaved people willing to escape even under threat of death.