Museum Program
The Story of Ellen Mitchell
- Dates
- September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
- Hours
Opening hours by day Saturday 3 p.m.–3:30 p.m. - Location
- 120 Chatham Ln, Fredericksburg VA 22405Fredericksburg, VA
- Admission
- Free
- Organizer
- Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
- Last verified
- September 12, 2026
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About this event
Laundry Demonstrations and the Story of Ellen Mitchell Saturday, September 12, 2026 3 pm Join park rangers and living historians for laundry demonstrations and to learn the story of laundress, Ellen Mitchell, who fundraised for her freedom. This program is a partner event in collaboration with the Slave Dwelling Project as a part of Voices of the Past: A Slave Dwelling Project Weekend . A shuttle will be availble. Visit the event website for a full listing of weekend programs.
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