We are excited to announce that we have added a new volume, Maryland: Historic Sotterly, to North America: Records of Enslaved People from Plantations and Estates, 1727-1890. This volume was made possible through a collaboration with Historic Sotterly, a 300-year-old National Historic Landmark, a UNESCO Site of Memory for the Routes of Enslaved Peoples, and a Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markets Project site. This update adds 481 names, and 475 records to the 10 Million Names Project.
Historic Sotterly was founded in 1703 and is has embraced its responsibility to interpret all aspects of our shared history. It is an exceptional cultural and educational resource dedicated to preserving its over 20 historic structures and 94 acres of natural environment to bring American history to life. Additionally, in the tradition of their ancestors, they farm sustainably and donate most of what they grow to local food pantries.
This update is presented as part of 10 Million Names, a project which aims to recover names and restore information to families of the estimated 10 million women, men, and children of African descent who were enslaved in the U.S. until emancipation through a collaborative network of expert genealogists, historians, cultural institutions, and descendant communities. This project seeks to amplify the voices of people who have been telling their family stories for centuries, connect researchers and data partners with people seeking answers to their family history questions, and expand access to data, resources, and information about enslaved African Americans.
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