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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