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The Slave Dwelling Project at Ferry Farm
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Saturday, September 12, 2026 , 10:00am-11:00am
Location
268 Kings Hwy
Fredericksburg, VA
Description

The Slave Dwelling Project: Voices of the Past is coming to the Fredericksburg region to present a series of living history demonstrations, lectures, and special events in collaboration with Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, Mary Washington House, James Monroe Museum, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, City of Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg Area Museum, Stafford County, and the Moncure Conway House. On Saturday morning from 10-11, Ferry Farm will host a special kick-off presentation by Joseph McGill, Jr. the founder of the Slave Dwelling Project in Charleston, SC. McGill and the Slave Dwelling Project have brought much needed attention to these often-neglected structures that are vitally important to the American built environment. McGill will be at the Ferry Farm Slave Quarter on Saturday morning telling the story of the inception of the Slave Dwelling Project. He'll also discuss the purpose behind his work to honor stories of slavery and emancipation and to preserve their associated sites. More information on the Slave Dwelling Project. More information on the weekend's events in Stafford and Fredericksburg.