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Mary Ball Washington: George’s Good Enough Mother

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Presented by Martha Saxton*

In this lecture, Martha Saxton provides a sketch of the challenging life of Mary Ball Washington, who raised George and his four siblings largely alone—as well as her unfair treatment at the hands of his biographers.

This lecture will take place via Zoom. Registration ends at 5:30pm on the day of the lecture.

Earlier Event: November 25
Evacuation Day Open House
Later Event: December 4
Washington’s Farewell Open House