Category Archives: Slave Life at Oatlands

An occasional series on slave life at Oatlands.

Book Recommendation–The First Emancipator

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

Since we began this blog, our most asked questions have been about slave history at Oatlands.  I’ve just finished reading The First Emancipator by Andrew Levy and I have to recommend this book wholeheartedly.  This is the story of Robert Carter … Continue reading →

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Billy, a Slave on the Run–An Oatlands story

Posted on September 13, 2010 by

As our research progresses here at Oatlands, we discover bits and pieces of lives.  Here’s one story we’ve recently unearthed.  Imagine what is left to be found! From the Alexandria Daily Gazette, February 8, 1809 Ten Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY … Continue reading →

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