Peyton Randolph House
A Study in Contrasts
Experience the stark contrasts of freedom and slavery at the house of one of the most prominent families in Virginia. Learn about prominent patriot Peyton Randolph and the lives of the enslaved members of his household who struggled to find their own roads to freedom.
Peyton Randolph served as both attorney general and Speaker of the House of Burgesses as well as president of the first Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Behind the house, you'll learn about the experiences of enslaved members of the household, including Eve and Johnny. In the kitchen, you may see a live cooking demonstration on-site.
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