In honor of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, this living history event centers on the experience of enslaved people of African descent during the war. The story of liberty in the Brattonsville community took root in many ways during this period, and its legacy is still evident in current generations of descendants.
Ongoing Activities:
Meet the Descendants—talk with descendants of both the Bratton family and the people enslaved on the Bratton Plantation
“Look With Your Hands” tour of an 18th century house, from the perspective of Polly (Watt’s wife)
18th century cooking demonstration
Blacksmithing demonstration, emphasis on the people enslaved at Hill’s Ironworks
Shelling corn—hands-on activity, with emphasis on the kinds of work done and food eaten on 18th century farms
7th Regiment of Foot (British Army) encampment, with emphasis on the role the British Army played in freedom-seeking trends among enslaved people in South Carolina
