
Stephanie Gilbert
An individual with a remarkable family history tied to Richland Farm and a neighboring plantation.
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Sep 9, 2023 • 31min
Deep Reads: A stranger bought the home where her family fled slavery
Stephanie Gilbert, with a remarkable family history tied to Richland Farm, writes a letter to the new owner requesting to visit her enslaved ancestors' burial site. The podcast covers the challenges she faces, the story of Oliver Cromwell Gilbert's escape and legacy, rediscovering family history at Richland, the difficult decision to sell the estate, and the request being denied by the new owner.