Presenting ‘Inalienable Rights: Living History through the Eyes of the Enslaved’ 2-Part Program

Hobcaw Barony’s deep-rooted history of African American culture traces back to the 1700s, when the tract produced a substantial amount of rice for Georgetown County. This March, Hobcaw Barony embraces its journey and celebrates the lives that shaped this historic area of our nation in a 2-part presentation by Joseph McGill, founder and executive director of The Slave Dwelling Project.

On Friday McGill will speak and facilitate a conversation on “changing the narrative” with visitors at the Hobcaw Barony Discovery Center from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. The Slave Dwelling Project uses buildings that the enslaved lived and worked in to educate and raise awareness about true American history. No sugarcoating, just being transparent, and helping all to learn more of the common history of Americans. McGill, a history consultant for Magnolia Plantation in Charleston, South Carolina, has served as executive director of the African American Museum in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and as director of history and culture at Penn Center, St. Helena Island, South Carolina.

The conversation moves to Friendfield Village on Saturday, for ‘Inalienable Rights: Living History through the Eyes of the Enslaved.’ In the Village participants will have an opportunity to explore cabins of the enslaved and learn more about the people that lived in various slave villages that are now part of Hobcaw Barony. This program runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, is interactive and all-day presence is not required.

Since 2016, the Slave Dwelling Project has conducted numerous living history programs at historic sites throughout the United States. These programs include Black historians in period dress demonstrating and interpreting the agency, skills, and history of formerly enslaved people. These family friendly programs include the demonstration of cooking, blacksmithing, and brickmaking. The history of the enslaved Ancestors is also interpreted through storytelling and lectures.

Friday’s program is $25, Saturday’s is $20. Reservations are required for this event.

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