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Contact: Alexis Morris, 804-732-3531, ext. 304
Petersbutg, VA – The National Park Service is excited to announce the continuation of the Enslaved Field Laborers Project! Join Petersburg National Battlefield on Saturday, November 18th, at the fifth community meeting for the project. Park staff will provide updates on this year’s fieldwork, partnerships, new archival discoveries, and upcoming events. Staff will also share stories about Petersburg and explore how the stories of the enslaved people at Whitehill Plantation connect with the city. The two-hour forum will begin at 10:00 am at First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison Street, Petersburg, VA 23803. All are welcome!
About The Enslaved Field Laborers Project (EFLP)
The EFLP offers an opportunity to contextualize the world of enslaved people living in Petersburg and explore their lives. The project's specific goal is to better understand and interpret the daily life and experiences of African American women, men, and families who lived at the field quarters on Whitehill Plantation during the 1800s. The National Park Service is interested in examining how enslaved people created homes and families, asserted their humanity and dignity, and sought to survive and resist the institution of slavery. The information and knowledge gathered will help interpret the lives of those enslaved throughout the surrounding area.
If you go
First Baptist Church in Petersburg is one of the oldest Black churches in the nation. It was formed quietly by enslaved Black people in 1775, who found community with each other. Please check our Facebook before the event for any updates. For more information, contact Alexis Morris at Alexis_Morris@nps.gov or (804) 732-3571 ext. 304.
Last updated: November 9, 2023