Slavery at Mt. Vernon

https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/slavery/

Overall, this website is rather well laid out. There is a very comprehensive presentation of information that gives insight into both the lives of the Washingtons and the enslaved people that worked and resided on the estate. There are aspects both past and present that are detailed in great detail that range from work, social, and home life of enslaved people to current archival projects and archaeological excavations. 

Accessibility wise this website is rather well thought out with informational videos, easy to read text, and an easily navigable site with clear labeling. Of course since this is a tourist attraction there are certain biases in the information being presented that will not give off the same context that a truly historical work might. 

Since my own topic of interest for our project has been swayed to midwifery of enslaved people I am happy to see that this topic is also discussed in various different ways, including in sections of information and informational videos. 

The overall look of the website is eye appealing and uses color palettes that are reminiscent of colonial vibes. The website is extremely navigable and the separation of topics of interest is useful to understand different dynamics of the estate. 

For historical purposes I think that the large push buttons for buying tickets, where to eat, donate, etc. are rather distracting to those who wish to learn more about the estate. However, for the general public I can understand how this would be helpful if they did wish to visit as it is combined within the historical documentation of the estate. To me, since this is a resource that is heavily focused on the enslavement of African Americans and not the home of George Washington it seems insensitive to have such a large focus on the monetary aspect of the estate.