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For The First Time In Almost A Century, A Family Reunion Interrupted By A Pandemic

An African American family that traces its roots back to a woman who was enslaved by George and Martha Washington talks about keeping their history alive through annual family reunions.
The founders of the Quander family reunion are pictured in a 1938 photo. Left to right: Sadie Quander Harris, Tom Quander Susannah Quander and Georgie Quander.

For nearly a century, the Quander family has come together every year to honor and preserve their history — one that traces its roots back to the story of Nancy Carter Quander, the family matriarch who was formerly enslaved by George and Martha Washington.

The 95th Quander

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