Thy Will Be Done: John Garrison Marks Lecture

Date: October 28, 2026
Time (Duration): 5:30pm (1h)

Event Description

Join the Institutional History Museum and Galleries (IHMG) on Wednesday, October 28, at 5:30 PM for a compelling talk by historian and author John Garrison Marks, drawing from his recent book, Thy Will Be Done: George Washington, Slavery, and the Fight for American Memory.

Marks will explore how generations have remembered, forgotten, and wielded Washington’s legacy in the political and cultural fights of their time—and why grappling with his dual role as enslaver and emancipator is vital to understanding our nation today.

Wednesday, Oct 28 | 5:30 PM

Where: Northen Auditorium, Leyburn Library

Admission: Free & open to the public!

Bring your friends, your curiosity, and your questions for an insightful evening of history and reflection.