The Slave Dwelling Project

Hempstead Houses
2022-06-10 - 2022-06-12 | Hempstead Houses, 11 Hempstead Street, New London, CT, 06320, United States
SDP founder and director Joseph McGill holds a Friday evening campfire conversation and takes part in a Saturday afternoon Juneteenth Festival at Connecticut’s historic Joshua Hempstead Houses in New London. Both events are free; donations welcome. For more: https://ctlandmarks.org/properties/hempsted-houses/

Marquette University High School
2022-06-07 - 2022-06-08 | Marquette University High School, Nasvhille, TN, United States
For the 8th year, SDP founder and director Joseph McGill gathers with students from Marquette (WI) University High School in a campfire conversation and overnight focused on slavery and its legacy. For more: https://bit.ly/3tdHsBu

Dallas Heritage Village
2022-05-27 - 2022-05-29 | Dallas Heritage Village, TX, 1515 S Harwood St, Dallas, TX, 75215, United States
Join Joseph McGill and the SDP Living History troupe as they make their third visit to the Dallas Heritage Village for a day of Living History. Contact the Dallas Heritage Village for details at https://dallasheritagevillage.org/

Magnolia Plantation SDP 12th Anniversary Sleepover
2022-05-07 18:00 - 2022-05-08 08:00 (America/New_York) | Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, SC, 3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC, 29414, United States
Join Joseph McGill as he marks the 12th anniversary of the Slave Dwelling Project by sleeping in the same cabin where he spent the night in May of 2010. Please fill out the below form to register.

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James K. Polk Historic Site
2022-04-29 - 2022-04-30 | James K. Polk Historic Site, 12031 Lancaster Highway, Pineville, NC, 28134, United States
Since the start of the Slave Dwelling Project in 2010, founder and director Joseph McGill has slept at five sites where U.S. presidents enslaved African Americans. He returns to the home of the nation’s 11th president, James K. Polk, for a fireside conversation, overnight and Living History program. For more: https://www.jameskpolk.net.

Neill Cochran House Museum
2022-04-23 - 2022-04-24 | Neill Cochran House Museum, 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, 78705, United States
Join SDP founder and director Joseph McGill for a campfire conversation, sleepover, and lecture at the only intact slave quarters in Austin, TX. For more: https://www.nchmuseum.org.

Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses
2022-04-13 - 2022-04-14 | Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses, 820 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA, 70112, United States
This restored 1831 house in NOLA’s famed French Quarter offers a singular glimpse into the lives of the enslaved in an urban setting. Join SDP founder and director Joseph McGill for a conversation about the Slave Dwelling Project. For more: https://hgghh.org.

The Preservation Society of Columbus Pilgrimage
2022-04-08 - 2022-04-09 | Temple Heights Mansion, 515 N 9th Street, Columbus, MS, 39701, United States
On Friday, April 8, SDP’s Joseph McGill conducts a campfire conversation, followed by a sleepover, in the Temple Heights Mansion in Columbus. On Saturday, April 9, he participates in interpreting the stories of the enslaved during a citywide Pilgrimage. For more: https://preservecolumbus.com.

Klein-Wallace House
2022-04-01 - 2022-04-03 | Klein-Wallace House, Rt 25 / Rt 38, Harpersville, AL, 35078, United States
In pursuit of its vision of a racially equitable America, Klein Arts & Culture provides a venue for fostering racial reconciliation through arts and education. Join SDP’s Joseph McGill and others for a deep conversation about slavery and its legacy, followed by an overnight. For more: https://kleinartsandculture.org/our-vision.

Van Cortlandt House Museum
2022-03-26 - 2022-03-27 | Van Cortlandt House Museum, 6036 Broadway, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY, 10471, United States
SDP founder and director Joseph McGill visits historic Van Cortlandt Manor for a campfire conversation and sleepover. Located in Bronx, New York City, the Van Cortlandt House Museum was home to a patriot family in the years immediately following the American Revolution. Proof of vaccination is required for museum entrance. For more: www.vchm.org.

Virtual Campfire Conversation
2022-03-18 19:00 - 20:30
Join Joe McGill and Conversations with Clio for a virtual campfire conversation on Zoom. Following an introduction, there will be time for questions and conversation about slavery and the legacy it left on this nation.
Attendance will be limited to the first 45 participants who RSVP by visiting this clicking link.

Hobcaw Barony
2022-03-11 - 2022-03-12 | Hobcaw Barony, 22 Hobcaw Road, Georgetown, SC, 29440, United States
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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click to RSVP for Saturday, March 12

Behind the Big House
2022-03-04 - 2022-03-06 | Behind the Big House, 151 South West Boundary Street, Holly Springs, MS, 38635, United States
Joseph McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project, together with Living Historians, archeaologists and scholars, will film vignettes about the lives and stories of enslaved people, to be used by the Holly Springs school system. This event is by invitation only, please visit www.preservemarshallcounty.org for more information.

Magnolia Plantation Living History
2022-02-17 - 2022-02-18 | Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, SC, 3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC, 29414, United States
Join Joseph McGill and Living Historians from the Slave Dwelling Project for these Living History days at historic Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in Charleston. Designed specifically for students, the program will be held on Friday, February 18th from 10 am – 2 pm. Adults may join us the previous night from 6 pm – 8pm (February 17th) for an onsite campfire conversation. These events require admission to Magnolia Plantation. Please fill out the below form to register and indicate which events you are interested in attending.

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Streamable Learning
2022-02-09 | Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, SC, 3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC, 29414, United States
By invitation only: Through quality educational content and an easy-to-use platform, Streamable Learning aims to introduce interactive livestreams as a valuable supplemental tool for schools and districts seeking to inspire and educate their K-12 students.

Sotterley Presents: People and Perspectives
2022-01-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Sotterley, 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD, 20636, United States
SDP’s Joseph McGill launches Historic Sotterley’s 2022 season of Wednesday evening presentations with an online discussion of the struggles, challenges, and triumphs of his work as founder of the Slave Dwelling Project. This marks the 10th year of Historic Sotterley Plantation’s association with SDP. For more: https://www.sotterley.org.

Widen the Circle Forum
2022-01-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Widen the Circle, 15 Grey Stone Path, Dedham, MA, 02026, United States
This virtual event is hosted by Widen the Circle, a global organization founded in 2019 to combat prejudice by fostering a shared understanding of the past. For more: https://widenthecircle.org.

Belle Grove Historic Plantation
2021-11-12 - 2021-11-14 | Belle Grove Historic Plantation, VA, 336 Belle Grove Rd, Middletown, VA, 22645, United States
Overnight, Living History

Butler Island Plantation
2021-10-29 08:00 - 2021-10-31 17:00 | Butler Island Plantation, GA, 7777 Butler Island Road, Darien, GA, 31305, United States

Oxmoor, Farmington
2021-10-22 - 2021-10-23 | Oxmoor Farm, KY, 720 Oxmoor Ave, Louisville, KY, 40222, United States

Magnolia Plantation: Campfire Conversation
2021-10-08 - 2021-10-09 | Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, SC, 3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC, 29414, United States
Fireside Chat, Living History

Register for this event: https://slavedwellingproject.org/magnolia_campfire-oct-8th-2021/

SDP Annual Conference 2021
2021-09-30 - 2021-10-02
Digital Event

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https://bit.ly/sdpconf2021

Prince George’s County
2021-09-10 - 2021-09-12 | Prince George’s County, MD, Mount Rainer, MD, 20712, United States
Overnight Event

Liberia House
2021-08-27 08:00 - 2021-08-29 17:00 | Liberia House Historic House, VA, 8601 Portner Avenue, Manassas, VA, 20110, United States

Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor
2021-07-30 - 2021-08-01 | Historic Hudson Valley, NY, 639 Bedford Rd, Pocantico Hills, NY, 10591, United States
Digital and In-Person Event; Limited attendance

SDP founder and director Joseph McGill holds a digital fireside conversation for and with teachers at an 18th-century site of enslavement in legendary Sleepy Hollow Country. By invitation only. 639 Bedford Rd, Pocantico Hills, NY

Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Manor
2021-07-16 - 2021-07-18 | Historic Hudson Valley, NY, 639 Bedford Rd, Pocantico Hills, NY, 10591, United States
Digital and In-Person Event; Limited attendance

SDP founder and director Joseph McGill holds a digital fireside conversation for and with teachers at historic Van Cortland Manor, home to a patriot family in the years immediately following the American Revolution. By invitation only. 639 Bedford Rd, Pocantico Hills, NY

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens Fireside Chat and Living History
2021-07-02

Phelps Hatheway House
2021-06-12

Hempsted Houses
2021-06-11 - 2021-06-12

Fort Monroe National Monument
2021-05-20 08:00 - 2021-05-23 17:00 | Fort Monroe National Monument, VA, 41 Bernard Road, Building #17, Fort Monroe, Viginia, 23651
