Research

The park is continually researching more about George Washington Birthplace National Monument. Below are links to our current historic resource study and a curated selection of artifacts from the park collection.

 

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  Read about the history of this land

  2023 Historic Resource Study

  A resource study focusing on land history, family history, and labor history, including the histories and identities of enslaved people.

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  Segregation in Virginia (1916 - 1965)

  An article on two historical studies on Segregation.

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  Museum Collection

  The park museum collection contains artifacts from Native Americans, Europeans, and enslaved African Americans.