George Washington's Enslaved Chef: Hercules
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Slavery: George Washington's "Only Unavoidable Subject of Regret"
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What Were the Living Conditions of the Enslaved People at Mount Vernon?
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Lives Bound Together Opening & Annual Slave Memorial Commemoration Ceremony
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George Washington's Enslaved Chef: Hercules
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Hercules was an enslaved worker who served as George Washington's chef at Mount Vernon and his presidential residence in Philadelphia. Hercules led a fascinating life. He served as the chef to the first president of the United States and made money from selling kitchen scraps. However, on Washington's 65th birthday, Hercules ran away from Mount Vernon. Character interpreter Brenda Parker shares with us the story of Hercules.
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Slavery: George Washington's "Only Unavoidable Subject of Regret"
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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What Were the Living Conditions of the Enslaved People at Mount Vernon?
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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1:52:49
Lives Bound Together Opening & Annual Slave Memorial Commemoration Ceremony
Slavery At Mount Vernon
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18:12
Facebook Livecast: The Opening of our "Lives Bound Together" Exhibit
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Welcome to George Washington's Mount Vernon
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George Washington's Gardens
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