An 18th Century Enslaved Community at Sully

An 18th Century Enslaved Community at Sully. Sully Historic Site, Built 1794. Sully's preserved stories, buildings and landscapes give testament to the talent and work of the enslaved community who lived here 250 years ago. The 777-acre farm owned by Richard Bland Lee required many hands to be successful. From historic documents, we know the names and roles of many who were owned by and served the Lee family. Their vital contributions as carpenters, blacksmiths, farmers, cooks, and laundresses were only some of the ways the enslaved workers supported Sully., the enslaved people? , When Lee inherited the property in 1787, it included 29 enslaved men, women and children. Most were of African descent and many families had been enslaved for generations. Learn more about their stories from tours, programs, and exhibits., John, Manservant . George and Samuel, Blacksmiths . Juba and Patty, Laundresses . Harry, Carpenter . Thornton, Cook . Tom, Cart Driver . Henry, Wagoner, Prue, Davy, Eave, Ludwell, Nancy, and their families with many others lived and worked at Sully under the conditions of 18th century slavery., (captions) , An artist's rendition of Sully looking to the southwest. , Reenactors at Sully slave quarter cabin.