Join us to learn the story of Lavinia C. Thompson, an enslaved woman who followed her master into battle as a Confederate Army cook, and was later paid pensions for her involuntary service to the Confederate cause.
Martha Kitchings Seawright Ellison was born enslaved on November 20, 1849, in Barnwell County South Carolina. This presentation tells the contextualized story of her life, featuring local history of the antebellum period and Civil War in Barnwell County during Martha’s enslavement; a personal account of Martha’s life on the Phillips Plantation during the Reconstruction Era […]
Authors will discuss their books, articles, or related publications. Individuals will be able to purchase a signed copy of the author’s book following the presentations. “44 Days of Being Humble.” Author: Jekela S. Burgess. “Everything Lemonade.” Author: Mrs. Alicia Collins "The Thompson Family: Untold Stories from the Past" (1830-1960). Author: Dr. Walter B. Curry Jr. […]
