FAQ About Harriet Hemings
What was Harriet Hemings' racial identity in society after leaving Monticello?
After leaving Monticello, Harriet Hemings chose to live as a white woman. This decision was likely influenced by the societal and personal advantages that came with being perceived as white in 19th-century America. Her ability to pass was due to her fair complexion, inherited from her mixed-race heritage.
