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Honoring My Enslaved Ancestors, Part Two

Jun 28, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Somerset Homecoming

  • B.A. Parker's family history is rooted in Cresswell, North Carolina, where her ancestors were enslaved at the Somerset Place plantation.
  • A 1986 homecoming event reunited descendants and allowed them to confront their shared history.
ANECDOTE

Cresswell: Heirloom and Tomb

  • Parker's connection to Cresswell is bittersweet, marked by both cherished memories and the passing of loved ones, including her grandmother.
  • She's undertaking the task of getting a gravestone for her grandmother, a process complicated by delays.
INSIGHT

Somerset's Deceptive Beauty

  • Upon returning to Somerset Place, Parker observes the plantation's deceptive beauty, which masks its history of slavery.
  • The tour guide, Lily, a young white woman, reveals details about the enslaved people's hardships, including the story of the canal.
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