In Memory Of Sally Hemings
Recent discoveries have changed our perceptions of Monticello. Now, the focus is entirely on Sally Hemings. Indeed, she is the centerpiece of the museum’s sprawling exhibits. In 1968, Lucia “Cinder” Stanton, a retired historian, began working at the plantation. At the time, tours made no mention of Sally Hemings. This, we are certain, will change. Previously, much was said about her and her family. In 1993, curators began including slave narratives in their exhibitions in commemoration of Thomas Jefferson’s 250th birthday. However, descendants of the slaves took some time to arrive.
In Memory Of Sally Hemings
A Project Called Mulberry Row
Apart from Sally Hemings, they also shed light on other enslaved individuals. In 2015, Monticello began a new project. It told the slaves’ stories on the plantation. The restaurant Mulberry Row opened its doors and showcased the reconstruction of the central plantation’s street dwellings. This was the location of the enslaved workers. From 1770 to 1831, the row displayed over twenty structures. The restaurant invited over a hundred descendants of slaves to take part in the memorial tree planting. Bear in mind. This was merely the first of numerous commemorative events planned.
A Project Called Mulberry Row