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

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George Washington's Enslaved Chef: Hercules
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George Washington's Enslaved Valet: William Lee
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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
People Enslaved at Mount Vernon
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4:27
The Life of Penny: An Enslaved Girl
People Enslaved at Mount Vernon
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4:24
The Life of Doll: Women of Mount Vernon
People Enslaved at Mount Vernon
4
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5:39
5
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3:34
George Washington's Enslaved Chef: Hercules
People Enslaved at Mount Vernon
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Video Preview
3:32
7
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3:24
George Washington's Enslaved Valet: William Lee
People Enslaved at Mount Vernon
8
Video Preview
29:59
Talking With An Enslaved Housemaid At Mount Vernon
People Enslaved at Mount Vernon
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Video Preview
20:05