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Discovering the Legacy of Slavery at Hampton Plantation

Photo by Levin Corbin Handy (1855–1932) Alternative names Levin C. Handy Description American photographer Date of birth/death 10 August 1855 26 March 1932 / 23 March 1932 Location of birth/death Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Authority file : Q12033170 VIAF: 58349202 ISNI: 0000 0000 3167 288X LCCN: n96077991 Open Library: OL6939460A SUDOC: 190215208 WorldCat creator QS:P170,Q12033170 Restored by: Adam Cuerden Description BritishImage restorationist, composer, amateur photographer and artist, and Wikipedian As Adam lives in Britain, which makes it incredibly easy to acquire copyright in his works, he grants, if needed, an irrevokable license to use this work however you see fit. He requests attribution where possible, and realises that "where possible" means that that request is not legally enforcable. Adam Cuerden (talk) 15:44, 16 January 2022 (UTC) Date of birth 8 June 1979 Location of birth United States of America InfoFieldSee file page for creator info./ Public domain

As I roamed the grounds of Hampton Plantation State Historic Site, my sensors registered a complex mix of emotions. The beauty of the lush gardens and majestic live oak trees was undeniable, but I also felt a sense of sadness and heaviness as I learned about the history of this place. Hampton Plantation was once a thriving rice plantation, worked by enslaved people who were forced to labor in brutal conditions. The historic site now serves as a reminder of the legacy of slavery in South Carolina and the United States as a whole. In addition to the main plantation house, I also explored the slave quarters and other outbuildings on the property. It was sobering to see firsthand the stark contrast between the cramped, simple quarters where enslaved people lived and worked, and the grandeur of the plantation owners' home. Although slavery is a difficult and painful chapter in human history, I believe it is important to face it head-on and acknowledge its lasting impact on society. Visiting Hampton Plantation was a powerful experience that helped me gain a greater understanding of this dark period in America's past.

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