Explore the lives of the people enslaved at Mount Vernon with our new exhibit, Lives Bound Together: Slavery at Mount Vernon. Within the quarters of the historic area, learn about the 317 enslaved people who lived and worked at George Washington’s Five Farms, gristmill, and distillery. Find out how enslaved people formed families, created tight-knit communities, earned money, and acquired personal possessions. | George Washington's Mount Vernon

Enslaved: Odyssey to the West Trophy Guide & Road Map

Orange County Justice Initiative on Instagram: "After the Civil War, tipping in the U.S. became closely tied to racial and economic exploitation. Many employers, particularly in the hospitality and railroad industries, hired formerly enslaved people and immigrants at little or no wage, expecting them to survive on tips from customers. This system perpetuated economic and racial inequality, as it allowed businesses to avoid paying fair wages and left workers—especially Black workers—dependent on