Martha Washington’s enslaved maid Ona Judge made a daring escape to freedom – but the National Park Service has erased her story from Philadelphia exhibit

Nevertheless, she slipped out of the President George Washington’s house undetected while the first family dined. Years later, Judge described her narrow escape to Rev. Benjamin Chase in an interview ...
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A Tiny Piece of Martha Washington's Wedding Dress Is on Display at Kentucky Museum

Martha Washington’s wedding dress is unlike any other wedding dress — and a piece of it is now on display. A swatch of fabric from what is believed to have been the first lady’s wedding dress will be ...

At a partially restored President’s House, Philly honored Ona Judge’s daring escape from slavery

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signed an executive order designating May 21 "Ona Judge Day" on the 230th anniversary of Judge's ...

Here’s a look at some of the Founding Mothers of our country

History tells us a lot about the Founding Fathers of the U.S., but today we’re going to talk about some of the women who had ...
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230 years after her daring escape from President Washington’s enslavement, Ona Judge will be remembered annually on May 21

As a personal slave to Martha Washington over 200 years ago, Oney (sometimes written as Ona) Judge had been treated well compared to other slaves in Philadelphia. According to accounts, she was given ...
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George and Martha Washington were early fans of ice cream at Mount Vernon

Ice cream has been a quintessential summer treat for generations, whether you prefer a twist of soft-serve chocolate and vanilla on a cake cone or two scoops of gourmet mint chip stacked on a ...