On May 24th, Woodlawn will welcome Joe McGill and the Slave Dwelling Project to the site as the centerpiece for a day of free public programming. Inalienable Rights will consist of a group of living historians and storytellers sharing about the lives and history of people enslaved at Woodlawn and similar plantations in Virginia.

Program generously funded by the Virginia Humanities, Virginia Commission for the Arts and Virginia Tourism VA250 Commission Grant program.

There is no cost to attend, but you can register using the link below.

Schedule of Events:
(Subject to Change)

Throughout the day:
Cheyney McKnight and Sheryl Sims: Highlighting the work of enslaved seamstresses and dressmakers through handsewing and quilting
Rodney Prioleau: Brickmaking Demonstration

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: Joe McGill, Conversations about the Slave Dwelling Project
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Tammy Denease, Living history presentation and Q&A
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Woodlawn staff, “Slavery and Freedom at Woodlawn” tour
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Tammy Denease, Living history presentation and Q&A
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Joe McGill, Conversations about the Slave Dwelling Project

Throughout the day, Woodlawn staff will also be leading mending and foodways demonstrations.