The First Proof In History
Mia Magruder Dammann said, “For the first time at Monticello, we have a physical space dedicated to Sally Hemings and her life.” She is Monticello’s spokesperson. “It’s significant because it connects the entire African American arch at Monticello,” she continued. We learned more about Sally Hemings as a result of the room’s discovery. It also helped us gain a better understanding of the lives of Monticello’s enslaved workers. This provided historians with a better understanding of Thomas Jefferson’s character.
The First Proof In History
Outside Of The Mystery
The discovery of the secret room for Sally Hemings, according to historian Niya Bates, would “portray her outside of the mystery.” The new exhibit helped to humanize this powerful woman, whose life has long been surrounded by rumors. “She was a mother, a sister, an ancestor for her descendants (pictured) and [the room’s presentation] will really just shape her as a person and give her a presence outside of the wonder of their relationship,” Bates continued.
Outside Of The Mystery