In-Person
Prince George County, Echoes of the Enslaved
Prince George County, Maryland Prince George, MD, United StatesThis event includes panel discussions, conversation circles, public archeological experiences, and overnight camping at sites where enslaved ancestors once lived.
Magnolia Plantation Living History
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, SC 3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC, United StatesJoin Joseph McGill and Living Historians from the Slave Dwelling Project as they call attention to the agency of enslaved people through cooking, blacksmithing, bricking making and storytelling demonstrations.
Telfair Museums
Owen-Thomas House and Slave Quarters 124 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA, United StatesThis two-day event includes a community dialogue and overnight stay in Savannah’s historic Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters.
Preserve Arkansas: Behind the Big House
SDP’s Joseph McGill joins Preserve Arkansas in hosting this year’s Behind the Big House at Hollywood Plantation in Drew County, Arkansas.
Descendant Communities Social Innovation Lab
The National Museum of African American History & Culture and the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation are hosting the Descendant Community Social Innovation Lab
Behind the Big House Tour, Holly Springs, Mississippi
Preserve Marshall County & Holly Springs, Inc.’s preservation initiative: the “Behind the Big House” Program
Combahee River, SC
Join us on Friday, June 2 for an overnight experience to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the Raid on Combahee Ferry. Registration required.
Sleeping with the Ancestors Book Launch at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Please join Joseph McGill, Herb Frazier, and Magnolia Plantation and Gardens for the Sleeping with the Ancestors Book.
An Evening with Joseph McGill hosted by Lincolnville
Join Historic Lincolnville for a book signing and evening with Joseph McGill.
Charleston Library Society Speaker Series: Sleeping with the Ancestors
During this upcoming discussion, Mr. McGill will discuss his recent book on the subject, Sleeping with the Ancestors, along with his co-author, the journalist Herb Frazier.
Juneteenth, Fireside Chat and Optional Sleepover at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC
Please join Joseph McGill on Juneteenth at Magnolia Plantation for a book signing and sleepover.
Juneteenth Freedom Day at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Join Joseph McGill and Magnolia Plantation & Gardens on Saturday, June 17th for our Juneteenth event.
Sleeping with the Ancestors event at Bishop Gadsden
Joseph McGill and Herb Frazier speak to the residents of Bishop Gadsden about their book Sleeping with the Ancestors.
Williamsburg Historical Society, Kingstree Book Signing
Join Joseph McGill and Herb Frazier for a presentation and book signing of Sleeping with the Ancestors.
Mt. Moriah Book Signing
Join Joseph McGill and Herb Frazier for a presentation and book signing of Sleeping with the Ancestors.
Heyward House, Bluffton
Sleeping with the Ancestors presentation sponsored by the SC Humanities Council
Charleston County Library St. Andrews branch Book Signing
Sleeping with the Ancestors presentation presented by the Charleston County Library St. Andrews branch
Sumter County Library Book Signing
Sleeping with the Ancestors presentation presented by the Sumter County Library and sponsored by the SC Humanities Council.
Jamestown, Florence, SC
A large family reunion, with educational programs open to the public, is held each July.
National Association of Black Journalists, Birmingham, AL
Joe McGill & coauthor Herb Frazier will showcase Sleeping with the Ancestors
Ashland, Lexington, KY
Joe McGill and a team of living historians from throughout the US will participate in panel discussions, lectures, book signing and living history.
Civil Rights Museum, Orangeburg, SC
Join Joe McGill and Herb Frazier for a book talk and signing of Sleeping with the Ancestors
Stono Rebellion Tour, Charleston County, SC
The Stono Rebellion Trail is a guided shuttle tour of the key sites related to the Stono Rebellion
Whitney Plantation
Whitney Plantation 5099 Louisiana Hwy 18, Edgard, United StatesPlease join us at Whitney Plantation for a campfire conversation, sleepover, living history, and book signing.
“PAYNE-ful” Business, Charleston’s Journey to Truth & Sleeping with the Ancestors
Charleston City Gallery 34 Prioleau Street, Unit A, Charleston, SCThe City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents two exhibitions at City Gallery that re-examine the lives of the enslaved by their descendants.