The American Historical Theatre

Presents

WOMEN OF THE PRESIDENT 
WASHINGTON HOUSEHOLD

MARTHA WASHINGTON WAS A KINDLY MISTRESS WHO, BY THE STANDARDS OF THE TIMES, TREATED HER HOUSE SLAVES WELL.

ELEANOR (Nelly) CUSTIS WAS MARTHA'S GRANDCHILD AND SHE AND HER BROTHER (Washy) LIVED WITH THE WASHINGTONS DURING THE PRESIDENT'S STAY IN PHILADELPHIA WHEN IT WAS AMERICA'S CAPITAL CITY.  

ONEY JUDGE,  MARTHA WASHINGTON'S PERSONAL MAID AND A SLAVE AT MOUNT VERNON, ACCOMPANIED THE FAMILY TO PHILADELPHIA.   THIS CLEVER YOUNG WOMAN OF 16  HAD A SECRET PASSIONATE DESIRE TO RUN TO FREEDOM.  COME AND LEARN WHAT SHE DECIDED TO DO IN 1796.