Gum Springs Historical Society and Museum

  • 8100 Fordson Rd. Alexandria, VA

Phone:

+1 703 799 1198, +1 703 799 1198

Gum Springs was founded by West Ford, a former slave owned by George Washington's family, who acquired the property in 1833. Gum Springs became a refuge for runaways and recently freed slaves to live. Helped by Quakers, freed slaves ... more on Fxva.com

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