Historic Homes of Virginia | The Mary Ball Washington House

The Mary Ball Washington House in Fredericksburg, Virginia, holds many mysteries. From how and when each section was constructed to the relationship between George Washington and his mother, and how Mary Washington and her slaves lived in this "commodious" dwelling. This new series of videos looks at how preservationists and historians have used old insurance policies at the Library of Virginia to piece together fragments of detail into an informative tapestry.