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The Life of Kate: Enslaved Midwife, Fieldworker, Wife & Mother

The Life of Kate: Enslaved Midwife, Fieldworker, Wife & Mother

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Brenda Parker shares the story of Kate, an enslaved woman at Mount Vernon. Kate held a distinct position within her community as a midwife, providing care for women and children. To learn more about Kate and other women at Mount Vernon go to mountvernon.org/women