Slave Dwelling News Today

Historic preservationist and Civil War reenactor Joseph McGill Jr. has logged more than 200 nights sleeping in slave dwellings at historic sites in twenty-five states and the District of Columbia. In this enlightening personal account, he tells the story of his groundbreaking Slave Dwelling project.<b> </b>His quest to share the experience of the enslaved took him throughout the South, but also the North and the West, where people are often surprised to learn that such struc...

“Payne-ful Business, Charleston’s Journey to Truth” and “Sleeping with the Ancestors” are both the products of books that offer unprecedented insight to the enslaved.

The Historic Charleston Foundation (HCF) has clarified who would be eligible to buy the Nathaniel Russell House after an earlier message suggested the foundation would consider selling the historic property to a private buyer.

A new book, "Sleeping with the Ancestors: How I Followed the Footprints of Slavery," is drawing attention to Joe McGills Slave Dwelling Project. Now in its 10th year, the project

Plantations may be the most obvious destinations tied to slavery, but there are many more visitors may not be aware of.

Joseph McGill Jr tells a fascinating, necessary story of his direct engagement with truths many Americans would rather ignore

An historic preservationist, who's slept in more than 200 slave dwelling across the country, teams up with a Charleston journalist for a new book, "Sleeping with the Ancestors".

For the first time in more than two years, members of the public can enter Virginia’s Executive Mansion.

Juneteenth 2022 is coming to the Hempsted Houses on Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11.

Join us at the President James K. Polk State Historic Site for the Slave Dwelling Project Weekend led by Mr. Joseph McGill, Founder and Executive Director of the Slave Dwelling Project. On April 29, 2022, visit us 8pm - 10pm for a conversation about how to discuss the institution of slavery at historic sites around a campfire in “The Stories We Tell: Fireside Conversation.” Spaces are limited, so sign up ahead of time at jameskpolk.net/events.html.