Friendfield Plantation
In being one of the wealthiest plantations in rice, and housing over 200 slaves, Friendfield Plantation has had its history and lineage stored throughout. Today visitors can feel the eerie remembrance of the lives shared there. Take it in as well as learn the lives of others, including Michelle Obama’s great-great-grandfather if you pass by the Sampit River.
Additional Resources
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-obama-slavery-01-dec01-story.html
The link above is for an article from the Chicago Tribune that talks about Michelle Obama’s roots in the plantation. Her great-great-grandfather lived and worked on Friendfield Plantation.
