Bound within a system that denied their freedom and autonomy both as African Americans and as women, enslaved women at Monticello—and indeed, throughout the country—faced unique trauma and challenges.

On March 11, 2021, we shared stories about individual women enslaved at Monticello, and discussed how these resilient women lived within, and fought against a system that denied their humanity.

Painting by Nathaniel Gibbs

This livestream was made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.