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Search of James Madison estate uncovers enslaved histories
Geophysicist Shane McGary and student Michelle Proulx use ground penetrating radar at Montpelier to locate and study potential enslaved graves east to west. The effort aims to give voice to six generations of enslaved families who built, lived on, and were buried at James Madison's estate, revealing hidden lineage and urging museums to preserve this history.
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James Madison
Montpelier Estate
Shane McGary
Michelle Proulx
United States
Africa
McGary
Madison
Montpelier
McGary and Proulx
James
Dolley Madison
du Pont
America
Reeves
James Madison University
Madison Family
National Trust For Historic Preservation
Daughters of the American Revolution
South
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sarah Stewart
Sylvie
William Gardener
Philadelphia
Paul Jennings
Montpelier Foundation
Debra Mills
Virginia Beach
Mills
George Gilmore
Matthew Reeves