McGill’s nationwide journey of sleeping in former slave dwellings is documented in Sleeping with the Ancestors, co‑written with Herb Frazier. The two authors partnered again for Divided Loyalty. While Sleeping with the Ancestors centers on the antebellum era, the 250th anniversary of American independence inspired them to shift their lens in Divided Loyalty, the prequel, toward the colonial built environment and the world that shaped the nation’s earliest history.

Step into the spirit of the season at Wilton House Museum’s 18th-Century Christmas Open House!

Celebrate the holidays with festive music, lively dancing from the Colonial Dance Club of Richmond, guided house tours, and seasonal treats for the whole family. Experience the sights and sounds of an 18th-century Virginia Christmas and make new memories in one of Richmond’s most beautiful historic settings. Registration strongly encouraged!

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