"By Way of the Back Door," Living History Saturdays
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Historic Brattonsville 1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells, South Carolina 29726
"By Way of the Back Door" is a living history program that reflects on the way of life for the enslaved people who endured on the Bratton plantation during the 18th and 19th centuries. Every Saturday in February, a unique program at Historic Brattonsville focuses on the African American community’s journey from enslavement to today.
Join us Feb. 4 for "Daily Life of Enslaved People" at Historic Brattonsville, 1444 Brattonsville Rd. in McConnells. Guided tours will be held at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Living History Saturdays in February also will include:
Feb. 11 "Foodways"
Feb. 18 "Trades and the Skilled Enslaved People"
Feb. 25 "Arts and Cultural Contributions"
Admission is Adults $8; Seniors $7; Youth $5; Free for CHM Members & under the age of three.
Historic Brattonsville is included in The Green Book of South Carolina - A Travel Guide to S.C. African American Cultural Sites. The travel guide lists tourism sites and attractions, which are on the National Register or have a State Historic Marker, from 46 counties in South Carolina.