Debra Westerman TAL 850/488-5090 wrote:
>
> I believe that a plantation could be interpreted without the actual
> working of the "slave".  As it has been done at Middleton in South
> Carolina and at Carter's Grove Plantation in Williamsburg.  You may
> want to contact Carter's Grove as they have a very active black
> participation in their re-enactments.  They re-enact and tell the
> stories of people past at their living quarters.  It is well done and
> an enjoyable experience.  The re-enactors of Carter's Grove are
> excellent presenters.
>      Middleton has re-enactors (actual artists) to do their baskets,
> metal working; etc.  Both of these plantations would be a good source
> to see how they have accomplished the interpretation of the
> African-American component of the plantation.
>         Debra Westerman
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Thank you.  I will contact both.
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Bob Handy, Director
Brazoria County Historical Museum
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