This week, we commemorated the Abingdon Plantation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This historic site at Reagan National Airport is notable for being the birthplace of Eleanor Parke Custis, the granddaughter of Martha Washington. Originally, the site featured plaques detailing the lives of Abingdon’s owners. Recently, our team collaborated with Dr. Thomas Foster of Howard University and archaeologist Henry Ward to expand the narrative. Through extensive research, we have uncovered and documented the lives of three individuals who were enslaved on the plantation and identified other enslaved families. We have now added three new signs at the ruins that include the story of the enslaved population and add context to the exhibit. Next time you're visiting the airport, we encourage you to explore the Abingdon Plantation site and learn more about its history and the contributions of the enslaved population to the region's development.
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