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Black History Month Lecture Series
At Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum
Black History Month Lecture Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Sterling, Virginia – January 30, 2010. In recognition of Black History Month, the Heritage
Farm Museum of Loudoun County is hosting two lectures about the archaeological record
of former slave sites in Loudoun County. The lectures are presented by local
archaeologists and will include a review of the research, a presentation of artifacts and
discussion. These programs are appropriate for High School age students and adults.
There is no charge for this program; register by calling 571.258.3800.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:00P-8:30P
Loudoun County Archaeologist Michael Clem
Loudoun County Archaeologist Michael Clem will discuss the archaeology of slavery on
the Lewis Family plantation in Arcola and our attempt to learn about the lives of the people
who lived there.
A Lewis Family slave quarters site is near Gum Springs, along Arcola Road. It is within
view of the standing stone slave quarters now owned by Loudoun County. The two sites
are quite similar and share a very similar past, with owners and inhabitants being of the
same families. The talk will involve a discussion of the discovery process through the final
excavations of the site. We will analyze the structures and the artifacts and try to make
some conclusions about the life of the folks who lived here.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:00P-8:30P
Boyd Sipe, Archaeologist with
Thunderbird Archeology a Division of Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc.
Boyd Sipe of Thunderbird Archaeology will discuss the Home Farm of Robert Saunders.
Located in what is now Ashburn, the site revealed significant information on lives of
enslaved African-Americans during Antebellum Loudoun.
Archival research revealed interesting details concerning the life and death of Saunders,
former postmaster of Belmont P.O., including his possible involvement in the slave trade.
The material culture recovered at the site was indicative of poverty and difficult living
conditions, particularly for the enslaved occupants of the site.
The results of the site investigations will be discussed and considered in the context of
what sociologist and author Wilma Dunaway considers the ‘blunders’ of American slavery
studies; the perpetuation of a flawed view of the slave family, inadequate study of small
plantations, limited analysis of enslavement in the Upper South, and an academic
exaggeration of slave agency.
The Heritage Farm Museum of Loudoun County is dedicated to preserving, promoting,
and bringing to life the history of farming and Loudoun’s the rich agricultural heritage.
Plant a seed in your young farmer’s imagination and watch it grow at one of the Metro
area’s newest museums. At the Heritage Farm Museum, you can meet Milkie the Cow,
travel back in time to the Waxpool General Store and be a farmer for a day. Your family
will reap the rewards of time well spent.
Join us for our new exhibit: In the Kitchen: Family Life on the Farm.
The Museum specializes in hands-on classes and programs that meet the Standards of
Learning for Virginia schools. The Gift Shop features Virginia’s Finest label products and
creative gifts for home and family. The Museum is conveniently located off Route 28 and
Route 7 in Claude Moore Park, Sterling, Virginia.
HOURS: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Closed on Mondays
FEES:
Adults $5.00
Seniors $4.00
Children 2-12 $3.00
Children under 2 Free
