CURATING THE QUARTERS OF ENSLAVED PERSONS

In this exercise on curating quarters of enslaved persons, students will:

• Analyze diverse sources including paintings, archaeological objects, documents, and a biography. 
• Create an evidence based visual representation of the Slave Quarters at Mount Vernon to understand enslaved life in the 18th century.
• Act as curators to interpret a space based on evidence.

TIMEFRAME:

Approximately one class session

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