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2. More of the Slaves

Sat Jan 3, 2015, 07:32 AM

Jan 2015

stories are being told. In a recent visit to Jefferson's estate at Monticello, they curators now have a program and walking tour detailing the lives of the slaves that worked and lived there. Included was a portions regarding Sally Hemmings her relationship with Jefferson. The stories of the slaves at Monticello comes from the very detailed records that Jefferson kept on every facet of the affairs on the estate. In addition, work is in progress to rebuild the slave quarters that existed near the main house.

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Thanks for this very important discussion, well said. John Cummings deserves much appreciation appalachiablue Jan 2015 #1

More of the Slaves gladium et scutum Jan 2015 #2

In the 1980s and 1990s some historic properties and plantations began incorporating the story of appalachiablue Jan 2015 #6

Well posted, locks. Feral Child Jan 2015 #3

Excellent post malaise Jan 2015 #4

Slavery may have ended a long time ago, but the damage it does to our nation endures Bjorn Against Jan 2015 #5

Want to know what is was like to be a slave? You can hear their voices here. Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2015 #7

Thank you for posting this link.. I have it bookmarked mountain grammy Jan 2015 #9

My pleasure. Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2015 #12

I appreciate the responses and locks Jan 2015 #8

K & R and thank you for this excellent post mountain grammy Jan 2015 #10

thank you heaven05 Jan 2015 #11