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Sun, 06.16.1822

A Slave Revolt in South Carolina Occurs

On this date in 1822, a Denmark Vesey-led slave rebellion in South Carolina was thwarted by informants.  He and others were captured, tried, and executed.

The Whipping House was to the right of the jail, separated by a high brick wall and used against unruly slaves, where the execution took place.  It was destroyed by an 1886 earthquake and never rebuilt.

New Poem Each Day

Poetry Corner

The cotton blouse you wear, your mother said, After a day of toil, "I guess I'll buy it"; For ribbons on your head and blouse she paid Two-bits a yard-as if you... MCDONOGH DAY IN NEW ORLEANS by Marcus B. Christian.
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