On Feb. 13th James Thompson spoke about the bond connecting Washington and his enslaved man, William Lee in his book, George Washington’s Mulatto Man – Who was Billy Lee?
The event was a great success. Please see below images from the event:
George Washington's and Billy Lee
James Thompson discusses why George Washington may have granted his personal slave land and freedom. William Lee, known as Billy Lee, was George Washington’s personal slave, and Washington granted Billy Lee land and freedom in his will.
To view his TV appearance click here:
http://www.c-span.org/video/?400118-1/george-washingtons-billy-lee
Virginia Time Travel is featuring James Thompson the author of George Washington and Billy Lee on their Cox Cable Channel 10 programming this December.
When:
Tuesday, December 22 at 6:00 A.M.
Thursday, December 24 at 6:00 P.M.
Friday, December 25 at 9:30 P.M.
