George Mason’s Views Regarding Slavery

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George Mason’s Views Regarding Slavery

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George Mason held men, women, and children in bondage until the end of his life. . . And yet, Mason’s writings reveal his intense dislike of the institution of slavery. He was outspoken and consistent in his disapproval.

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“George Mason’s Views Regarding Slavery,” Fairfax County African American History Inventory, accessed October 24, 2026, https://fairfaxaahi.centerformasonslegacies.com/items/show/304.