New Panels at President's House Spark Controversy | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Federal agents secretly replaced slavery memorial panels at the President’s House, sparking outrage from historians and activists who call the new displays a whitewashed version of history. The move follows a court ruling that sided with the federal government, dismissing Philadelphia’s claims to restore the original panels — which highlighted the brutal realities of slavery and George Washington’s role. Led by the Avenging the Ancestors Coalition, critics argue the new exhibits sanitize Washington’s legacy, focusing on his perspective rather than the suffering of enslaved Africans. The…