George Mason was a great and influential man. Although he was a slaveholder he was disgusted by the institution of slavery and felt that "every slave master is born a petty tyrant." Mason wanted to abolish slavery as soon as possible. He believed in individual rights over power of the government. Because of his belief in rights and liberties he influenced the Bill of Rights to be drafted and accepted. He is now known as the American Manifestation of the Enlightenment. He was buried on the grounds of Gunston Hall. Gunston Hall can now be visited to explore his politics and life. There is also a college named after him, George Mason University.