Coffee and Conversation

Join Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House on April 18 for an engaging book talk with historian John Garrison Marks, author of Thy Will Be Done: George Washington’s Legacy of Slavery and the Fight for American Memory. Through compelling stories and original research, Marks explores Washington’s complicated legacy as both the nation’s most prominent enslaver and the only Founding Father to emancipate the people he held in bondage. From abolitionists and politicians to educators, activists, and the descendants of Washington’s enslaved community, Marks reveals how generations of Americans have argued over, reshaped, and sometimes avoided this history.

Tickets Include:

Lecture & Q&A: Guaranteed seating at the keynote presentation and interactive Q&A session

Signed Book: A copy of Thy Will Be Done, with an exclusive book signing by the author.

Historic Tours: Access to Woodlawn for open-hour tours.

Refreshments: Complimentary coffee and light bites.