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I write about history, museums, and the presence of the past in American life. Join the list to receive my newest posts straight to your inbox.

George Washington, Abolitionist?

George Washington, Abolitionist?

On Americans' off-and-on, centuries-long effort to paint Washington as an antislavery crusader.

John Garrison Marks

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Apr 14, 2026


Publication week!

Publication week!

THY WILL BE DONE is officially out in the world.

John Garrison Marks

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Apr 10, 2026

George Washington, AI, and History

George Washington, AI, and History

How Glenn Beck’s latest stunt continues a long American tradition.

John Garrison Marks

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Mar 17, 2026

Remembering Washington and Slavery on Presidents' Day

Remembering Washington and Slavery on Presidents' Day

Americans began celebrating George Washington’s birthday long before “Presidents’ Day” was an official holiday.

John Garrison Marks

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Feb 16, 2026

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Public History of George Washington and Slavery

Public History of George Washington and Slavery

John Garrison Marks

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Jan 24, 2026

NPS Removes Slavery Exhibit from President's House

NPS Removes Slavery Exhibit from President's House

John Garrison Marks

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Jan 22, 2026

3 MONTHS: Book updates, talks, etc.

3 MONTHS: Book updates, talks, etc.

John Garrison Marks

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Jan 7, 2026

Pre-order link!

Pre-order link!

John Garrison Marks

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Sep 23, 2025

George Washington and Slavery in the Classroom

George Washington and Slavery in the Classroom

John Garrison Marks

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Aug 4, 2025

*Thy Will Be Done* COVER REVEAL!

*Thy Will Be Done* COVER REVEAL!

John Garrison Marks

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Jul 18, 2025

The book is in!

The book is in!

John Garrison Marks

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Jun 26, 2025

How do we remember George Washington and Slavery?

How do we remember George Washington and Slavery?

John Garrison Marks

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Jun 4, 2025

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