"Lincoln’s War at Washington’s Boyhood Home"

Paul Nasca of Alexandria Archaeology will bring together archaeological evidence, historic photographs and soldiers’ accounts to tell the story of how, in 1862, the physical and social impacts of war transformed life at Ferry Farm, the boyhood home of George Washington. Nasca will also explore the experiences of the enslaved at Ferry Farm.
Title:"Lincoln’s War at Washington’s Boyhood Home"
Date & Time:Saturday, February 25, 2012 • 10-11 a.m.
Location:Alexandria Archaeology Museum, 105 N. Union St. (Map This)
Suite #327
Event Details:Alexandria Archaeologist Paul Nasca will present “Lincoln’s War at Washington’s Boyhood Home” at this free Java Jolt lecture co-sponsored by Friends of Alexandria, Alexandria Archaeology Museum and Alexandria Black History Museum.

Nasca’s presentation will bring together archaeological evidence, historic photographs and soldiers’ accounts to tell the story of how, in 1862, the physical and social impacts of war transformed life at Ferry Farm, the plantation where George Washington lived as a youth.

Nasca spent nearly 10 years as an archaeologist with The George Washington Foundation in Fredericksburg and supervised the large-scale excavations at Ferry Farm.

His lecture will also explore the experience of the enslaved living at Ferry Farm and their eventual flight to freedom along with thousands of other Virginia slaves to contraband camps in Alexandria and the surrounding area.

Reservations are requested, and can be made by emailing archaeology@alexandriava.gov or calling 703.746.4399.
Ferry Farm during the Civil War, courtesy of The George Washington Foundation
Ferry Farm during the Civil War, courtesy of The George Washington Foundation
Contact Phone No.:703.746.4399
Fees:Free
Audience:Anyone may attend
Tags:Archaeology Museum, King Street, Lecture, Museums, Old & Historic Alexandria, Old Town, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Waterfront


For event details visit http://www.alexandriava.gov/c/3351
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