Joseph McGill is the founder of The Slave Dwelling Project. I interviewed him at the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in Charleston, South Carolina.
Ten years ago, Joe started spending the night in historic slave quarters and has slept overnight at more than 150 such sites across the country. He uses the experience to talk about the importance of preserving these historic structures so that we may have full and honest conversations about our country's history.
Because of COVID, I interviewed Joe outside, on a porch within sight of the slave quarters at Magnolia. It was a chilly morning, but a rich conversation. We both lost track of time and when Joe checked his watch, he realized he was late for a tour he was supposed to give, so you'll hear that the conversation ends rater abruptly. I could have talked with Joe all day. My apologies to the folks on the tour for Joe's delay. All my fault.
Joseph McGill is the founder of The Slave Dwelling Project. I interviewed him at the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in Charleston, South Carolina.
Ten years ago, Joe started spending the night in historic slave quarters and has slept overnight at more than 150 such sites across the country. He uses the experience to talk about the importance of preserving these historic structures so that we may have full and honest conversations about our country's history.
Because of COVID, I interviewed Joe outside, on a porch within sight of the slave quarters at Magnolia. It was a chilly morning, but a rich conversation. We both lost track of time and when Joe checked his watch, he realized he was late for a tour he was supposed to give, so you'll hear that the conversation ends rater abruptly. I could have talked with Joe all day. My apologies to the folks on the tour for Joe's delay. All my fault.