James Hampton’s Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations’ Millennium General Assemblyncptt2024-10-10 | James Hampton’s Throne of the Third Heaven of the Nations’ Millennium General AssemblySylvanus Brown House Walkthrough Tourncptt2023-12-15 | Take a tour of the Sylvanus Brown House at Blackstone River National Historical Park and hear about the people who lived and visited here including Sylvanus Brown and Samuel Slater.
This is one of four structures documented in partnership with Blackstone River National Historical Park. NCPTT made the digital twin of the Sylvanus Brown House using a Matterport Pro3.
NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttTour of Magnolia Cabin Onencptt2023-12-06 | Narrated tour of Cabin One at Magnolia Plantation, LouisianaOscars Time at Mt Nebo Elementary: The Classroom and Segregation with Oscar Augursonncptt2023-12-05 | In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Rosenwald Schools Project, we visited Mt. Nebo Elementary Students in Monroe, Louisiana. Here we talked with Oscar Augurson about attending a segregated school and how the educators and students overcame various obstacles. - - This video is in collaboration with Mt. Nebo Playground Committee, Pichard Addition Community, and Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation. Website - lthp.org Facebook - facebook.com/LTHPreservation Instagram - instagram.com/louisianatrust - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttOscars Time at Mt Nebo Elementary: The Classroom and Segregation with Oscar Augursonncptt2023-12-05 | In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Rosenwald Schools Project, we visited Mt. Nebo Elementary Students in Monroe, Louisiana. Here we talked with Oscar Augurson about attending a segregated school and how the educators and students overcame various obstacles. - - This video is in collaboration with Mt. Nebo Playground Committee, Pichard Addition Community, and Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation. Website - lthp.org Facebook - facebook.com/LTHPreservation Instagram - instagram.com/louisianatrust - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttJason Church - Cleaning Grave Markers with D2ncptt2023-08-03 | In this video NCPTT conservator will clean biological growth from a marble grave marker using the cleaner D/2.Steward and Afred with Bill Hagler and Ron Joullian a Faerie Playhouse Seriesncptt2023-06-12 | In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's "Before They're Gone: Documenting Disappearing LGBTQ+ Sites in the South" project, we sit with Bill Hagler and Ron Joullian on the grounds of the Faerie Playhouse located in New Orleans, Louisiana. We learn of the site's history in regards as gathering place for LGBTQ+ community members across the nation, the founders, Stewart and Alfred, as well as their love story going beyond activism and mentorship. - - This video is in collaboration with the Faerie Playhouse. - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttPreview of Steward and Afred with Bill Hagler and Ron Joullian a Faerie Playhouse Seriesncptt2023-06-12 | A preview of this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's "Before They're Gone: Documenting Disappearing LGBTQ+ Sites in the South" project, we sit with Bill Hagler and Ron Joullian on the grounds of the Faerie Playhouse located in New Orleans, Louisiana. We learn of the site's history in regards as gathering place for LGBTQ+ community members across the nation, the founders, Stewart and Alfred, as well as their love story going beyond activism and mentorship. - - This video is in collaboration with the Faerie Playhouse. - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttBrick Baptist Church with Reverend Abraham Murrayncptt2023-04-24 | In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's project, we visited Brick Baptist Church on Saint Helena Island, South Carolina. Here we talked with Reverend Abraham Murray about the significance of this church, its rich history, and its connection to the Penn Center. - - This video is in collaboration with the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. Website - nps.gov/reer/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ReconstructionNPS Twitter - twitter.com/reconstructnps - - This video is in collaboration with Brick Baptist Church. Website - http://www.brickbaptist.com NPS link - nps.gov/reer/planyourvisit/brick-baptist-church.htm Facebook - facebook.com/brickbaptistchurch - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttPreview of Brick Baptist Church with Reverend Abraham Murrayncptt2023-04-24 | A preview of this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's project, we visited Brick Baptist Church on Saint Helena Island, South Carolina. Here we talked with Reverend Abraham Murray about the significance of this church, its rich history, and its connection to the Penn Center. - - This video is in collaboration with the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. Website - nps.gov/reer/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ReconstructionNPS Twitter - twitter.com/reconstructnps - - This video is in collaboration with Brick Baptist Church. Website - http://www.brickbaptist.com NPS link - nps.gov/reer/planyourvisit/brick-baptist-church.htm Facebook - facebook.com/brickbaptistchurch - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttPreview of Darrah Hall of Saint Helena Island with Scott Teodorskincptt2023-03-31 | A preview of this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited Darrah Hall on Saint Helena Island, South Carolina. Here we talked with Reconstruction Era National Historical Park's superintendent, Scott Teodorski, about the significance of Darrah Hall and the surrounding area of Sea Islands. - - This video is in collaboration with the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. Website - nps.gov/reer/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ReconstructionNPS Twitter - twitter.com/reconstructnps - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttDarrah Hall of Saint Helena Island with Scott Teodorskincptt2023-03-30 | In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited Darrah Hall on Saint Helena Island, South Carolina. Here we talked with Reconstruction Era National Historical Park's superintendent, Scott Teodorski, about the significance of Darrah Hall and the surrounding area of Sea Islands. - - This video is in collaboration with the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. Website - nps.gov/reer/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ReconstructionNPS Twitter - twitter.com/reconstructnps - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttTabernacle Baptist Church with Reverend Kenneth Hodgesncptt2023-03-23 | In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited Tabernacle Baptist Church near downtown Beaufort, South Carolina. Here we talked with Reverend Kenneth Hodges about the significance of the church, historical figures such as Robert Smalls and Harriet Tubman and their history at the site, as well as the deeply rooted surrounding culture that made Tabernacle the place it is today. - - This video is in collaboration with the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. Website - nps.gov/reer/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ReconstructionNPS Twitter - twitter.com/reconstructnps - - This video is in collaboration with Tabernacle Baptist Church. Website - tabernacle1863.com NPS Site - nps.gov/places/tabernacle-baptist-church.htm Facebook - facebook.com/Tbcbeaufort - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttPreview of Tabernacle Baptist Church with Reverend Kenneth Hodgesncptt2023-03-23 | A preview of this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited Tabernacle Baptist Church near downtown Beaufort, South Carolina. Here we talked with Reverend Kenneth Hodges about the significance of the church, historical figures such as Robert Smalls and Harriet Tubman and their history at the site, as well as the deeply rooted surrounding culture that made Tabernacle the place it is today. - - This video is in collaboration with the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. Website - nps.gov/reer/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ReconstructionNPS Twitter - twitter.com/reconstructnps - - This video is in collaboration with Tabernacle Baptist Church. Website - tabernacle1863.com NPS Site - nps.gov/places/tabernacle-baptist-church.htm Facebook - facebook.com/Tbcbeaufort - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttHerbicide Applicationncptt2022-11-28 | ...Removing Vegetation Growing in Soil Buildup on Cemetery Hardscapesncptt2022-11-28 | ...Remoción de árboles invasivos que colindan con los monumentos del cementerioncptt2022-11-28 | ...Removing Invasive Trees Abutting Cemetery Monumentsncptt2022-11-28 | ...Overview of Herbicidesncptt2022-11-28 | ...Mantenimiento de césped japonés zyoysia japonica en cementeriosncptt2022-11-28 | ...Maintaining Japanese Lawn Grass zyoysia japonica in Cemeteriesncptt2022-11-28 | ...Descripción general del uso de herbicidasncptt2022-11-28 | ...Remoción de la vegetación que crece en la tierra acumulada sobre superficies duras de los cementerincptt2022-11-28 | ...Harriet Tubman: Reconstruction Era in Beaufort, South Carolina with Park Ranger Chris Barrncptt2022-09-07 | In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited Reconstruction Era National Historical Park in Beaufort, South Carolina. In part 4 of this series, Park Ranger Chris Barr introduces us to the topic of the Harriet Tubman and her impact in the Beaufort, South Carolina area. We learn of her low profile time spent in the county and some things we know her to do - such as becoming a nurse, her efforts in liberation, and the role she played working with the military as an asset.
This is part 4 of a 4 part series. The corresponding videos can be found on our page or in the "Slave Cabin and Tenant Farmer Documentation Project" playlist! - - This video is in collaboration with the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. Website - nps.gov/reer/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ReconstructionNPS Twitter - twitter.com/reconstructnps - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttPreview of Harriet Tubman: Reconstruction Era in Beaufort, SC with Park Ranger Chris Barrncptt2022-09-07 | In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited Reconstruction Era National Historical Park in Beaufort, South Carolina. In part 4 of this series, Park Ranger Chris Barr introduces us to the topic of the Harriet Tubman and her impact in the Beaufort, South Carolina area. We learn of her low profile time spent in the county and some things we know her to do - such as becoming a nurse, her efforts in liberation, and the role she played working with the military as an asset.
This is part 4 of a 4 part series. The corresponding videos can be found on our page or in the "Slave Cabin and Tenant Farmer Documentation Project" playlist! - - This video is in collaboration with the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. Website - nps.gov/reer/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ReconstructionNPS Twitter - twitter.com/reconstructnps - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttRobert Smalls: Reconstruction Era in Beaufort, South Carolina with Park Ranger Chris Barrncptt2022-09-01 | In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited Reconstruction Era National Historical Park in Beaufort, South Carolina. In part 3 of this series, Park Ranger Chris Barr introduces us to the topic of the Robert Smalls. We learn of his acts to freedom and his efforts as a prominent figure of reconstruction.
This is part 3 of a 4 part series. The corresponding videos can be found on our page or in the "Slave Cabin and Tenant Farmer Documentation Project" playlist! - - This video is in collaboration with the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. Website - nps.gov/reer/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ReconstructionNPS Twitter - twitter.com/reconstructnps - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttPreview of Robert Smalls: Reconstruction Era in Beaufort, South Carolina with Park Ranger Chris Barrncptt2022-09-01 | A preview to "Robert Smalls: Reconstruction Era in Beaufort, South Carolina with Park Ranger Chris Barr". In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited Reconstruction Era National Historical Park in Beaufort, South Carolina. In part 3 of this series, Park Ranger Chris Barr introduces us to the topic of the Robert Smalls. We learn of his acts to freedom and his efforts as a prominent figure of reconstruction.
This is part 3 of a 4 part series. The corresponding videos can be found on our page or in the "Slave Cabin and Tenant Farmer Documentation Project" playlist! - - This video is in collaboration with the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. Website - nps.gov/reer/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ReconstructionNPS Twitter - twitter.com/reconstructnps - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttPreview of Port Royal Experiment: Reconstruction Era in Beaufort, SC with Park Ranger Chris Barrncptt2022-08-23 | A preview to " Port Royal Experiment: Reconstruction Era in Beaufort, South Carolina with Park Ranger Chris Barr". In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited Reconstruction Era National Historical Park in Beaufort, South Carolina. In part 2 of this series, Park Ranger Chris Barr introduces us to the topic of the Port Royal Experiment. With that, it is broken down to the three main parts and further discussed and explained the significance of each event leading into the next.
This is part 2 of a 4 part series. The corresponding videos can be found on our page or in the "Slave Cabin and Tenant Farmer Documentation Project" playlist! - - This video is in collaboration with the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. Website - nps.gov/reer/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ReconstructionNPS Twitter - twitter.com/reconstructnps - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttPort Royal Experiment: Reconstruction Era in Beaufort, South Carolina with Park Ranger Chris Barrncptt2022-08-23 | In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited Reconstruction Era National Historical Park in Beaufort, South Carolina. In part 2 of this series, Park Ranger Chris Barr introduces us to the topic of the Port Royal Experiment. With that, it is broken down to the three main parts and further discussed and explained the significance of each event leading into the next.
This is part 2 of a 4 part series. The corresponding videos can be found on our page or in the "Slave Cabin and Tenant Farmer Documentation Project" playlist! - - This video is in collaboration with the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. Website - nps.gov/reer/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ReconstructionNPS Twitter - twitter.com/reconstructnps - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttThe Timeline Introduction: Reconstruction Era in Beaufort, SC with Park Ranger Chris Barrncptt2022-08-18 | In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited Reconstruction Era National Historical Park in Beaufort, South Carolina. In part 1 of this series, Park Ranger Chris Barr introduces us to the topic of Reconstruction and specifically the relation to Beaufort County and how it shaped the surrounding area. This will lead into more in-depth discussions, explanations, and factual stories in future parts of the series.
This is part 1 of a 4 part series. The corresponding videos can be found on our page or in the "Slave Cabin and Tenant Farmer Documentation Project" playlist! - - This video is in collaboration with the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. Website - nps.gov/reer/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ReconstructionNPS Twitter - twitter.com/reconstructnps - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttPreview of The Timeline Introduction: Reconstruction Era in Beaufort, SC with Park Ranger Chris Barrncptt2022-08-18 | A preview to " The Timeline Introduction: Reconstruction Era in Beaufort, South Carolina with Park Ranger Chris Barr". In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited Reconstruction Era National Historical Park in Beaufort, South Carolina. In part 1 of this series, Park Ranger Chris Barr introduces us to the topic of Reconstruction and specifically the relation to Beaufort County and how it shaped the surrounding area. This will lead into more in-depth discussions, explanations, and factual stories in future parts of the series.
This is part 1 of a 4 part series. The corresponding videos can be found on our page or in the "Slave Cabin and Tenant Farmer Documentation Project" playlist! - - This video is in collaboration with the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. Website - nps.gov/reer/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ReconstructionNPS Twitter - twitter.com/reconstructnps - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttPreview of the Schools Inside Stories: Academy of the Sacred Heart with Wilda Richardncptt2022-08-11 | Preview of "The School's Inside Stories: Academy of the Sacred Heart with Wilda Richard". In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. Here we sat with Wild Richard, one of only 5 custodians at this site. As someone who knows that ins and outs at Sacred Heart after 50+ years of employment, Richard tells us of the many years she has spent working here as well as the roots her mother in law had as she tended to the laundry before her time. We get a personal insight to some of the nuns and the way the boarding school ran. She also goes on to tell us about the former residents of the slave quarters as they were renovated into living spaces for those that cared for the site.
This is part 2 of a 2 part series. The following video "Academy of the Sacred Heart: the Enslaved and the Children of Grand Coteau, Louisiana" can be found on our page or in the playlist corresponding "Slave Cabin and Tenant Farmer Documentation Project" playlist! - - This video is in collaboration with the Academy of the Sacred Heart. Website - sshcoteau.org Facebook - facebook.com/academyofthesacredheart Twitter - twitter.com/academycoteau - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttAcademy of the Sacred Heart: the Schools Inside Stories with Wilda Richardncptt2022-08-11 | In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. Here we sat with Wild Richard, one of only 5 custodians at this site. As someone who knows that ins and outs at Sacred Heart after 50+ years of employment, Richard tells us of the many years she has spent working here as well as the roots her mother in law had as she tended to the laundry before her time. We get a personal insight to some of the nuns and the way the boarding school ran. She also goes on to tell us about the former residents of the slave quarters as they were renovated into living spaces for those that cared for the site.
This is part 2 of a 2 part series. The following video "Academy of the Sacred Heart: the Enslaved and the Children of Grand Coteau, Louisiana" can be found on our page or in the playlist corresponding "Slave Cabin and Tenant Farmer Documentation Project" playlist! - - This video is in collaboration with the Academy of the Sacred Heart. Website - sshcoteau.org Facebook - facebook.com/academyofthesacredheart Twitter - twitter.com/academycoteau - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttCaroline Dormonncptt2022-08-02 | This video highlights some of the accomplishments of scientist Caroline Dormon.Preview: the Enslaved and the Children of Grand Coteau LA: Academy of the Sacred Heart w Ms. Richardncptt2022-08-02 | Preview to "The Enslaved and the Children of Grand Coteau, Louisiana: Academy of the Sacred Heart with Caroline Richard". In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau, Louisiana where we sat with Caroline Richard. As the Director of Le Petit Musée and Shrine of St. John Berchmans, she explained the history of the site, including that of the structure pictured behind her as the slave quarters, and names of the three original families it was constructed for. Along with countless facts of the school's history, Richard goes on to talk about the plaque on the wall listing the names of slaves who lived here as well as what their daily lives would entail here.
This is part 1 of a 2 part series. The following video "Academy of the Sacred Heart: the School's Inside Stories with Wilda Richard" can be found on our page or in the playlist corresponding "Slave Cabin and Tenant Farmer Documentation Project" playlist! - - This video is in collaboration with the Academy of the Sacred Heart. Website - sshcoteau.org Facebook - facebook.com/academyofthesacredheart Twitter - twitter.com/academycoteau - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttThe Enslaved and the Children of Grand Coteau, LA with Caroline Richard: Academy of the Sacred Heartncptt2022-08-02 | In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited the Academy of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau, Louisiana where we sat with Caroline Richard. As the Director of Le Petit Musée and Shrine of St. John Berchmans, she explained the history of the site, including that of the structure pictured behind her as the slave quarters, and names of the three original families it was constructed for. Along with countless facts of the school's history, Richard goes on to talk about the plaque on the wall listing the names of slaves who lived here as well as what their daily lives would entail here.
This is part 1 of a 2 part series. The following video "Academy of the Sacred Heart: the School's Inside Stories with Wilda Richard" can be found on our page or in the playlist corresponding "Slave Cabin and Tenant Farmer Documentation Project" playlist! - - This video is in collaboration with the Academy of the Sacred Heart. Website - sshcoteau.org Facebook - facebook.com/academyofthesacredheart Twitter - twitter.com/academycoteau - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttHistory of Roques Grocery, Natchitoches, LAncptt2022-05-25 | In this video we interview Shannon Roque owner of Roque's Grocery in Natchitoches, LA. Roque's was built in the 1920's as a neighborhood grocery store. It became famous as a pool hall and juke joint featuring live blues music.Local Legends and Nationwide Dancehalls with Oswald Colsonncptt2022-05-04 | In this installment of oral histories, we sit with Colson as he relays tales of the Louisiana backroads before going on to talk about an assortment of dancehalls from the bayou's all the way up to Chicago. Reliving his time as a musician, he recalls fellow members by name as well as details of the environment and lifestyles felt at the juke joints. - - This video is in collaboration with Cane River National Heritage Area: Website - canerivernha.org NPS website - nps.gov/places/cane-river-national-heritage-area.htm Facebook - facebook.com/CaneRiverNHA Instagram - instagram.com/caneriver_nha Twitter - twitter.com/CaneRiverCreole - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttPreview of Local Legends and Nationwide Dancehalls with Oswald Colsonncptt2022-04-25 | A preview to "Local Legends and Nationwide Dancehalls with Oswald Colson". In this installment, we sit with Colson as he relays tales of the Louisiana backroads before going on to talk about an assortment of dancehalls from the bayou's all the way up to Chicago. Reliving his time as a musician, he recalls fellow members by name as well as details of the environment and lifestyles felt at the juke joints. - - This video is in collaboration with Cane River National Heritage Area: Website - canerivernha.org NPS website - nps.gov/places/cane-river-national-heritage-area.htm Facebook - facebook.com/CaneRiverNHA Instagram - instagram.com/caneriver_nha Twitter - twitter.com/CaneRiverCreole - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttLebora Melancon : Memories Within Her Cabin and Her Food with Robin Ann Bazile Garnettncptt2022-04-14 | In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited St. Joseph Felicity Plantation in Vacherie, Louisiana where we sat with Robin Ann Bezile Garnett. She has a special history with this site, and in particular the featured cabin - of which her grandmother, Lebora Melancon, lived in and would later raise Garnett in from time to time. Melancon was also the last cook for Felicity Plantation. Garnett goes one to talk about the connection she has with the site and her grandmother, the food she grew up on, and how it all has impacted her throughout her life. - - This video is in collaboration with St. Joseph Felicity Plantation. Website - stjosephplantation.com Facebook - facebook.com/StJoePlantation Instagram - instagram.com/stjosephplantation Twitter - twitter.com/stjoeplantation - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttPreview of Lebora Melancon: Memories Within Her Cabin and Her Food with Robin Ann Bazile Garnettncptt2022-04-14 | Preview to "Lebora Melancon: Memories Within Her Cabin and Her Food with Robin Ann Bazile Garnett". In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited St. Joseph Felicity Plantation in Vacherie, Louisiana where we sat with Robin Ann Bezile Garnett. She has a special history with this site, and in particular the featured cabin - of which her grandmother, Lebora Melancon, lived in and would later raise Garnett in from time to time. Melancon was also the last cook for Felicity Plantation. Garnett goes one to talk about the connection she has with the site and her grandmother, the food she grew up on, and how it all has impacted her throughout her life. - - This video is in collaboration with St. Joseph Felicity Plantation. Website - stjosephplantation.com Facebook - facebook.com/StJoePlantation Instagram - instagram.com/stjosephplantation Twitter - twitter.com/stjoeplantation - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttDr. Ruth Beneritoncptt2022-03-15 | This video highlights some of the accomplishments of scientist Dr. Ruth Benerito. She was a chemist and inventor known for her work with cotton.Rose Mooney-Slaterncptt2022-03-15 | This video highlights some of the accomplishments of scientist Rose Mooney-Slater. A Louisiana native, she was the first female crystallographer.Dr. Mary Elizabeth Bassncptt2022-03-15 | This video highlights some of the accomplishments of D. Mary Elizabeth Bass a Louisiana scientist and women pioneer.From Evergreen Plantation to the Korean War and Back with Lester Simonncptt2022-02-23 | In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited Evergreen Plantation in Edgard, Louisiana where we walked the grounds with Lester Simon. Reminiscing of his time living at Evergreen as well as visiting relatives was a special moment as we reached the double row of cabins, old and large oak trees creating a canopy above. Simon points out the location of historic buildings that are no longer standing, such as the ground's school and the previously unknown whereabouts of the plantation's church. He goes on to tell us of his time leave to join the army and being deployed to the Korean War. Upon his arrival back home, he can truly sense the difference regarding ethnicity, for as a veteran he was still expected to buy goods from a back window instead of being able to walk in a store. - - This video is in collaboration with Evergreen Plantation. Website - evergreenplantation.org Facebook - facebook.com/evergreenplantation Instagram - instagram.com/evergreenplantation - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttPreview of from Evergreen Plantation to the Korean War and Backncptt2022-02-23 | A preview to "From Evergreen Plantation to the Korean War and Back". In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited Evergreen Plantation in Edgard, Louisiana where we walked the grounds with Lester Simon. Reminiscing of his time living at Evergreen as well as visiting relatives was a special moment as we reached the double row of cabins, old and large oak trees creating a canopy above. Simon points out the location of historic buildings that are no longer standing, such as the ground's school and the previously unknown whereabouts of the plantation's church. He goes on to tell us of his time leave to join the army and being deployed to the Korean War. Upon his arrival back home, he can truly sense the difference regarding ethnicity, for as a veteran he was still expected to buy goods from a back window instead of being able to walk in a store. - - This video is in collaboration with Evergreen Plantation. Website - evergreenplantation.org Facebook - facebook.com/evergreenplantation Instagram - instagram.com/evergreenplantation - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttThe Grounds of Kingsley Plantation with Park Ranger Joshncptt2022-02-16 | In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited Kingsley Plantation, where Park Ranger Josh gave us a tour of the grounds. In doing so, he told us some important and interesting facts regarding freed Anna Kingsley and the way she ran the plantation in the absence of husband Zephaniah as well as other remote plantation sites, some of the last remaining examples of tabby slave cabins, and the five-century old tree that held such significance to the land. - - This video is in collaboration with Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. Website - nps.gov/timu/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/TimucuanPreserveNPS Instagram - instagram.com/timucuannps Twitter - twitter.com/TimucuanNPS - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttPreview of the Grounds of Kingsley Plantation with Park Ranger Joshncptt2022-02-16 | A preview to "The Grounds of Kingsley Plantation with Park Ranger Josh". In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited Kingsley Plantation, where Park Ranger Josh gave us a tour of the grounds. In doing so, he told us some important and interesting facts regarding freed Anna Kingsley and the way she ran the plantation in the absence of husband Zephaniah, some of the last remaining examples of tabby slave cabins, and the five century old tree that held such significance to the land. - - This video is in collaboration with Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. Website - nps.gov/timu/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/TimucuanPreserveNPS Instagram - instagram.com/timucuannps Twitter - twitter.com/TimucuanNPS - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttPreview of the History of Malones Church: The Departed and Their Descendants with Nathaniel Keenencptt2022-02-09 | A preview to "The History of Malone's Church: the Departed and Their Descendants with Nathaniel Keene". In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited Malone's Church where Nathaniel Keene sat amongst the venerable pews and told of the history and significance the establishment holds. He goes on to talk about the people of the community - one being his great-great grandfather who was a slave but would later join the military to gain his freedom. Therefore, he granted his descendants henceforth their freedom as well.
This is part 2 of a 2 part series. The following video "The History of Malone's Church: Harriet Tubman, Gospel, & Gatherings with Renná McKinney" can be found on our page or in the playlist corresponding "Slave Cabin and Tenant Farmer Documentation Project" playlist! - - This video is in collaboration with Preservation Maryland. Website - preservationmaryland.org Facebook - facebook.com/PreservationMD Instagram - instagram.com/preservation_maryland Twitter - twitter.com/PreservationMD - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttThe History of Malones Church: the Departed and Their Descendants with Nathaniel Keenencptt2022-02-09 | In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited Malone's Church where Nathaniel Keene sat amongst the venerable pews and told of the history and significance the establishment holds. He goes on to talk about the people of the community - one being his great great grandfather who was a slave but would later join the military to gain his freedom. Therefore, he granted his descendants henceforth their freedom as well.
This is part 2 of a 2 part series. The following video "The History of Malone's Church: Harriet Tubman, Gospel, & Gatherings with Renná McKinney" can be found on our page or in the playlist corresponding "Slave Cabin and Tenant Farmer Documentation Project" playlist! - - This video is in collaboration with Preservation Maryland. Website - preservationmaryland.org Facebook - facebook.com/PreservationMD Instagram - instagram.com/preservation_maryland Twitter - twitter.com/PreservationMD - - NCPTT's Links: Website - nps.gov/subjects/ncptt/index.htm Facebook - facebook.com/ncptt Instagram - instagram.com/ncptt.nps Twitter - twitter.com/ncpttThe History of Malones Church: Harriet Tubman, Gospel, and Gatherings with Renná McKinneyncptt2022-02-02 | In this installment of oral histories for NCPTT's Documentation of Slave Cabin and Tenant Farming Houses Project, we visited Malone's Church where Renná McKinney sat amongst the venerable pews and told of the history and significance the establishment holds. She goes on to talk about the connection between the site and early life of Araminta Ross, later known as Harriet Tubman, and the surrounding area where in 2021 a discovery was made deciphering the site where Ross lived - just a stone throw away from Malone's Church. McKinney also goes into detail of her personal relations to the land and what the church stands as a testament for.