Thank you so much for caring! As an African American I research my family history looking for ancestors. It becomes much more difficult the further I go back beyond the Civil War because we were indexed as property without a name most times. These type of cemeteries are dreams come true for us. To find a small family plot with a last name is Gold to us. I appreciate your determination to find this site and to share. Bless you
I have records back to 1821 from Virginia Oklahoma city Oklahoma and Mississippi on my father five. My fathers mother my two sisters and two of my father sister kids used to visit my grandmother’s mother reservation in Alabama.
same here with our family... I don't know anything about a few generations back, and barely know much about my grandfather let alone his family. All I know is that he and his siblings did very very interesting/accomplished things for the time they were in school/working. but their mother I guess was a maid...my dad says they were able to accomplish a lot because she raised em' right. not sure before that. I have no idea! it's really frustrating, because I've looked damn near everywhere for information.
Right now, im trying to come to terms with why we were lied to in school. I went to school a little over an hour away from this site. My best friend lived in a house that had a hidden cellar, to hide runaway slaves until they could be linked up with the people who would help them get away. I wish you the very best of luck in finding your family history. It can't help that it is kept so hidden from view.
In Pa the townships have to maintain old cemeteries that have run out of money. I know one in Lansboro Borough that was given notice that the cemetery association in the borough was a few years from running out of money.
Most historical societies are made up of volunteers. No one pays them; most have to fundraise on their own. Preserving history is up to each and everyone of us in our own capacity...become a volunteer, see what you can do in your own county or town to "adopt" a neglected gravesite. You can submit the info- location,names and dates in headstones- to a site called Find a Grave. They have a searchable index. Thanks to a volunteer in a tiny town, my g-g-grandparents and 2 generations back were FOUND,in a grove of trees in the corner of someone's farm acreage....the location of their resting place had been missing for over 130 years! It's all up to us. I love this channel because he puts on his boots and *finds* these places 😊 Good luck to each of you in your journey 🌟
@Peggy Wiley How do you intend to make people "pay" for slavery? Slavery was horrible we all agree, but those who perpetrated it are long dead. After 150 years, it's not possible to trace guilt for past wrongs and assign guilt to people just by looking at the color of their skin and where they live, as you are trying to do.
Very interesting video but also very sad, just to think what those people as a slave had to go through. Also I like so many others why this cemetery isn't kept up, such a shame indeed.
I found a website for Fort Hunter and they have a phone number. I feel like calling them and telling them off about this cemetery. What NERVE to neglect it.
Then again maybe they didn't know about it.. If would be nice if you bring it to their attention. An then take it from there. If this man couldn't find it..like he said it's a place of no where..
Sad that no one cares enough to clean up that site...it's a just a huge commentary about this country. Maybe your local historical society could see it's way to research and clean up that forgotten site. Great video...
So sad to see that historical slave cemetery neglected. Actually it should be a tourist attraction so people can know the truth of Pa history. I'm surprised no Historical Society is taking care of such an old cemetery of Pa history.
Theres no funding. I've worked in archaeology in PA, theres no funding, even Gettysburg is lacking, not being able to clean vandalism from lesser monuments. It's sad really.
Honestly, the best course of action to preserve the history here is to find a college program that does field work, IUP, Pitt, Penn State Mercyhurst (sure there are more) anywhere that runs an archaeology program, see if they can use students looking to gain some experience, or publish an article. That way you can get scientific study and documentation done. That can draw the attention of local historical societies, which do run things like bake sales to fund raise for preservation. Its dire straights, but it's often the only way.
@@JM-bb8xi you would think some college "social justice warriors" would volunteer their labor to fix this cemetery and give it the respect it deserves!!! But their too busy being "victims"!!!
We have a slave cemetery down the road from us. It shows how slaves were treated different. Buried outside of the actual cemetery. Here in oswego county, NY
Great video and info! I live near Quarryville Lanc. Co. and there is a tiny cemetary in the area that contains 4 black Civil War Vets. There are others there as well. Thank You for revealing the truth about slavery in our state of Pa. From what I've researched many in Pa. didn't fight in the Civil War to eliminate slavery but other reasons. When it comes to slavery few states if any were squeeky clean. It is time to know the truth about many things that were not taught in school Thanks much! DaveyJO
I've read it was over the Federal reserve taking over our monetary system. The monarchy still having a hand in our countries affairs. I've also read that all presidents of the usa are distantly related to the queen. Researched by a 12 yr old girl. The truth is out there...
@@amyeteel5379 only about half the presidents have a documented trail back to midevil Royalty but considering how much time it takes for the identical ancestors theory to converge everybody of British descent to the Nobility of Europe it stands to reason that all of our presidents have some distant link to British Royalty.
You really do your homework before you go see a sight so you can give us the history. Thank you. Also, I hate to see cemeteries in such a state. If I lived in Pennsylvania I would clean it up.
Have you ever tried doing rubbings on unreadable stones? Place a piece of paper over the stone and rub it with the side of a crayon. Sometimes you can read more information that way.
I am beyond shocked. I had no clue. You're right about how this needs to be taught in schools. Thank you so much for the work and research you have done. It's beyond sad to see the condition of that cemetery. Yet the other one is in near perfect condition. I am extremely grateful to have stumbled across your channel.
they’ll teach it soon. it fits the popular narrative now. they didn’t used to teach it in northern schools because they were attempting to unify blacks and whites in the north against whites in the south. but this was just an introduction to anti-white ideology. now society is ready for the grad school version of the class. funny how anecdotes can always be found, and focused on, to paint whatever historic picture those in power want you to see.
If you advertised you would have tons of viewers. I just accidentally found you and I’m thrilled with all the history of my state I knew nothing about that you have worked hard to gather up thank you so very much. You are appreciated in Pa 👍
Wow. Im taken aback from learning this. Once again, people failing to mention (lying) about a major historical event and doing the exact opposite of what you beleve they're doing for their own selfish and greedy gains. And that cemetery is neglected and hidden because more than likely, theres plenty of individuals who didn't want anyone to know the truth. You sir, are an upstanding man for finding it, researching it and telling us the real history. We all deseve to know this type of history. Some more than others. History books need thrown out of schools. Of course the books would triple in size once rewritten and everything we dont know added and all the truth added, but atleast kids would know what really happened unlike decades that were taught only what "they" wanted us to learn. I'm 38 now but i shouldve known what you just taught me 22 years ago in high school. Sry for long comment. Itss just upsetting.
@@snejjsndndnnj8499 blacks are like that today. That "victim " mentality is out of control. Don't get me started on "reparations". The fuck are you gonna do w a mule? I actually saw a woman say "I want my 40 acres & a mule" yesterday. They're the ONLY ppl who will say racist shit....expect you to except it....then scream how they can't be racist & will have a fit if they hear some racist shit. Smh
Deirdre yes amen to that! There are certain historical groups in every state that all they do is repair old cemeteries. If you Google it you might be able find one.
@@KAriedoll No, that person isn’t “triggered”, they are probably just sick to death of hearing y’all coloreds complain about everything but yet do absolutely both about you’re own issues. Y’all are a lazy bunch of people!
I wish I could save all the AA cemeteries. They were someone’s relatives, someone’s family. It’s a shame these are left to ruin. Makes me very sad. They should be remembered. Even though they didn’t fight in a war, they still gave their lives for their country.
All cemeteries deserve saving, not one more than another. Being a avid genealogist I know well how many cemeteries are forgotten and disrepair and as many or more of White burials. I am not sure why you feel AA cemeteries are more worthy.
Slaves and their descendents fought in every war this country had! Many were promised freedom and never received it. Sad, fighting for a country that viewed you as less than human.
@@alohalivin556 AA goes both ways. But this is a slavery topic video. I'm black but guess what Christ said..we are all in one blood. I'm grateful to be alive in this time.to not be a slave is great. Tho we are slaves to sin
Findagrave lists this cemetery note Hannah, daughter of Andrew and Rachael Craig's obit states her parents were slaves of John McAllister. Hannah is supposed to be buried there as well. www.findagrave.com/memorial/209992402/hannah-lucy-craig
I'm a native Pennsylvanian and thought I was fairly savvy about the state's history. I always learn something new from watching your videos. Thanks for putting the effort into doing what you do so well!
@Peggy Wiley Do you realize there is no one group of people that has not been enslaved at one time in history or another? You jumped off the wrong bridge. My ancestors were enslaved. By the Turks. But I wouldn't be surprised if some ancestors had enslaved Jewish. Many where I live ask me what I am. They're lacking edumacation so when I tell them they still don't know. Africans were enslaved by enemy tribes, and sold to the Dutch, Portuguese, the English so on. They were the last to be enslaved legally. According to the laws that ended in 1865. Now there are more people enslaved under modern laws. More slaves there ever has been in history of the world. We're not unique. What were up against is fascism. Fascism needs an enemy. It can't survive without it. Racism is a tool of fascism. A primal fear. Stone age.. when they killed and consumed their perceived enemy. Even today, they, don't consider anyone out if their family / race, as human as they. It doesn't need to be racism. It can be Immigrants, people with a virus, feminists, anything anyone that can be called an enemy. The picture is a lot bigger than you can imagine.
@@MalteseKat Your entire point is like going to the 9/11 memorial and saying "other buildings have been destroyed and America has been attacked before" You would come across as undermining the 9/11 memorial. Everybody knows that slavery has been going on since forever, but what does that have to do with remembering a particular case of it? A case that is rich with American history and recent? You come across as trying deflect from the sorrow of African American slaves. Whatever your motive is it definitely isn't respectful of American history and American Slaves.
The story goes like this- It is up to you to determine whether it is fact or fiction. Back in the day when the slaves died, they were buried in unmarked graves but there was a single marker stone that was set aside for the slave's cemetery.
Thanks again for the History lesson. A very wise man told me years ago "There's no such thing as History only HISTORIANS'. I used to correspond with a guy in New York back in the 60's via recording tape, Jim was a history major, he taught me a lot about the alternate history of the US. Thanks for your contribution to the truth.
It's sad that people refuse to hear the truth of this - - of course, if they did then they could no longer feel so high and mighty and bash us Southerners quite as hard. No one, during those times, could stand against our current standards .... but people don't want to consider that.
I wonder if the Mc Alister family buried there fled Scotland after the failed Jacobite rising. The defeat of the Jacobite army at Culloden and subsequent rout of Scotland by the English meant that thousands of Scots fled to America. It would be interesting to find some history if possible on the Mc Alister's there. Great video, extremely interesting , thank you for putting the record straight!! Maybe the oppressed becoming the oppressors ?
It appears so. I found that the Archibald McAlister who owned the Farm at Fort Hunter was the Grandson of a McAlister from Scotland, so you may be correct about the family link to the Jacobite rising. I am into history and genealogy and I found this very interesting. Apparently, the oppressed did become oppressors. Here's a link to some information: www.wikitree.com/wiki/McAllister-1292
Looks like someone was using the head stones for target practise. Also It would be a great project for your students to do a clean up at that grave site!!
Thanks for the history lesson and thanks for your interest in this cemetery. As an AA or black person this means a lot to me. I recently was able to trace my family roots to slavery because of the likes of people like you so thanks again for telling this story.
The Wandering Woods man Thank you for the tour. I grew up in SE. Pennsylvania and I knew about slavery and indentured servitude during the Colonial era. I lived in an area that had a lot of Abolitionist Hicksite Quakers. I heard what you said re Pennsylvania had slaves still in the 1840s.Being a history buff myself, I found the 1840 US Census for Pennsylvania. Apparently that was the last Census that enumerated male and female slaves. The Census listed the sex and age bracket of the slave, but not their name. What is interesting is that the largest population of Slaves was in fact where you are filming as well as Cumberland County, Mifflin County, Lewisburg, and Carlisle PA. Yes, my mind was blown because I grew up near Pendle Hill. The 1840 Census in Pennsylvania was the last time Slaves were enumerated. There were less than two hundred left, but there were some that were toddlers and infants who were slaves. I suspect that they had to wait until the Emancipation Proclamation.
I always enjoy your history lessons. So interesting and educational. I appreciate history and you do a great job. Thank you for sharing and taking the time to put these videos together.
There is a listing on Findagrave for this cemetery that includes some history and Bios with photos of some of the people buried here (click on memorials) you'll get a listing. www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2671281/mcallister-family-cemetery
Curious how they had the last name Craig. Was that their owners last name ? Don't mean to be rude, just trying to understand the truth, which was not taught in school.
You could use paper and chalk to pull out whats on the headstones. Thanks very much for not giving up on locating the black cemetery, it's very important to locate all of these.
"Whenever I hear any one arguing for slavery I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally." The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln edited by Roy P. Basler, Volume VIII, "Speech to One Hundred Fortieth Indiana Regiment" (March 17, 1865), p. 361. There will always be those who approve slavery, even if they were placed in slavery.......Im 62 so I grew up saying the pledge of allegiance in school, and considering the civil war, "indivisible" always catches my attention, and America survived the division of slavery, and there is more liberty and justice for all than before, but our world is never going to be perfect, and trying to silence those with a different opinion is not going to change it........a man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still...........and freedom includes every opinion, and the big positive change of abolition of slavery must be left with the almighty, and the less than perfect heart of humans must be endured.......human's attempting to force their will cannot change a human heart..........
Jwow thanks for posting that powerful quote by Lincoln John! 🙌I agree you can’t change someone’s heart but if we start anti bias training in school early (kids by age 3 start having prejudice against different races) then we can form their minds to not yield to these wrong prejudices so quickly.
@@annomaly751 You are going to have bias and prejudice in the world no matter what is implemented or taught..I personally believe in equal liberty and justice for all no matter what race or creed you are..But conditioning a child's mind in the school is a slippery slope..The child should be taught the elements of math..arts and sciences..literature..history along with other required courses..But when you condition a child's mind in the classroom you're overstepping the bounds of the educational institution and teaching them how to think..The child should grow and think for himself..To draw his own opinions and conclusions..Not those forcefully indoctrinated by a educational institution..Leave the child to think for himself and draw his own conclusions..This is necessary in a free country..Look back to Nazi Germany and what happened when children were indoctrinated in the classroom with hate for the Jewish people along with a lot of other bad things..Instilling good ideas in a child's mind is a good thing and should be left to the parents but when classrooms try to instill a certain doctrine that could lead to serious problems.Teach the child the necesseties for a education but let them think freely for themselves....Sorry for the long comment..Thank you
We've been lied to about history for so many generations, there are so many hidden graves.. They are resting in THE LORD, thank GOD, and everyone still here I pray are waking up to this and so much more..
@Pitt Burgh so are you stating that the vast majority of White cemeteries are unkempt compared to slave cemeteries? Every video that I have watched regarding slave cemeteries, they are ALL unkempt. Whereas, I have seen well kept and unkempt White cemeteries. But I have NEVER seen any well kept slave cemeteries.
Very good video. Learned a lot. Sad it’s in the shape it’s in. I’ve found several “ lost “ cemetery’s like this over the years. Sad . So much lost .. life story’s , loves , tears , triumphs and losses. Thank you for remembering them.
Yes! Thank you so much for the History lesson. I saw the movie "Harriett", the true story of Harriett Tubman. There is mention of that 28 yrs old clause & how this slave owner was denying someone their freedom. I was shocked!!! You're right, no we weren't taught this in school!😾 It makes me so sad & angry to see the difference in those two cemeteries.🙀💔 "Harriett" was a great movie! What a woman she was! A true heroine!!! Who else loved this movie?? Thank you Sir for caring!😘👍👍👍👏👏👏💖
Thank you for your determination to share the realities of history. I am a descendent of many who viewed their fellow human as property. While I know that I am not personally responsible for their actions, I am very ashamed. Blessings to all.
I agree. There should be some kind of memorial marker for the slaves from the underground rr. Maybe one of those "Historical Markers" you see along the roadside.
Very interesting video with a lesson bonus. Perhaps a future meeting of WW followers could be assembled to this spot and bring the Craig cemetery back to a respectful memorial it was intended to be. What a great and helpful gathering, eh? Thanks Cliff. DaveyJO
You’ve taught me so much I never knew being from Maryland. We were taught if a slave made it across the Mason Dixon Line you were free. Now you’ve got me rethinking the Underground Railroad.
This video has shed light on black history never known or taught. This is terrible because of the history if Harriet Tubman leading black slaves to the state if Pennsylvania for freedom, this is terrible!
This is amazing. I grew up in Harrisburg. My family would pass Ft Hunter over a thousand times on our way to my dad's people in Sunbury. We never stopped. I finally did with my son when I was almost 45 and moved away to Washington State. Your video makes me want to visit again when I come to visit PA again. Thanks.
Thanks for briefly telling the truth about slavery in the north. I’ve read from numerous sources that in many places in the north (I don’t know about Pennsylvania specifically) slaves were held until after the civil war, then most of them were transported and sold to plantation owners in the Caribbean, out of reach of the 13th Amendment before it was ratified, where they remained slaves for the rest of their lives.
I have seen several videos which showed slaves would plant Periwinkle all over where they had bural sites as their marker. Maybe that may help in future searches .In your summer video did you notice Periwinkle while searching the area where it was overgrown. Anyway just something I watched on You Tube ( Calvin Earl ) site.
Very interesting a very good video. And thank you for telling the history. I wish there was more people doing this and many other states. The Pott County Historical Society I believe he has located all cemeteries. Here in Oklahoma.
I grew up in church town so I've been around. There is a old slave cemetary near the game land area. No one knows about it much because it's been abandoned in the woods. There was also caves up in the woods the hill that was owned by the grace mines. Let me know if you want to know more.
Technically we're still slaves for another couple of weeks anyway; Genesis 15 12 And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him. 13 And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed (Deut.28:15-68) shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs (Deut.28:36), and shall serve them (Deut.28:48-50); and they shall afflict them four hundred years; (H.R.1242) 1619 ~ 2019 Jeremiah 30 ~ Jacob's trouble 14 And also that nation, whom they shall serve,*will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.* Recompense & Reparations ~ 2nd Exodus (Joel 3, Obadiah,Zechariah 2, Isaiah 14, Micah 4, Ezekiel 36, Isaiah 52,60,61) Psalm 83
This is an important reminder of the evil of slavery ad the hypocracy of Academia. It's an interesting study in psychology to understand how people justified enslavement of others and do still today in parts of the world. Many lies have been told for political / economic gain. Much of the Native American history is being turned on it's head using modern technology. Truth, whether good or bad is important to maintain for lessons of what NOT to do again. God Bless this man and Robert / Sidestep Adventures for shedding light on these forgotten people.
You are wrong in History I suggest you go to National Archives Slavery was eliminated in Pennsylvania after Revolutionary War Pennsylvania passed the Gradual Abolition Act (1780), the first such law in the new United States. Pennsylvania's law established as free those children born to slave mothers after that date. They had to serve lengthy periods of indentured servitude until age 28 before becoming fully free as adults. Emancipation proceeded and, by 1810 there were fewer than 1,000 slaves in the Commonwealth. Do not say what you feel but the truth ! Pa was the free state where Abolotionists got slaves into once in PA free !
My great great grandmother was a white slave in Penn. Her mom died of cancer & her father wanted to marry a woman but she didn't"want a 9 year old brat" The bill of sale said she was never to learn to read(she already knew how to read) when she was 16 the daughter of the house, same age, liked her & helped her escape. She died in 1956 at 96.She was a poet & they published her poems in Mn newspaper,Adrian, MN was where newspaper was. She later moved to South Dakota.
Thank you for making this video! I work in a historic house museum and we are grappling with telling a more accurate historical account in regard to the past. I believe that if we continue to deny and distort the truth about historical events then we are doing a great disservice to future generations. People in the future will have to speculate about the past and possibly even create revisionist versions of history that are not accurate and incomplete if fail to correctly record history.
I learned more from you then I have from any of my history teachers over the years. I wonder what Michigan’s real history is I know there is a black cemetery in Flint Michigan not sure how old it is.
The Craig Cemetery as you call it should be treated with kid gloves. It would take an assembly of dedicated history students. I would volunteer for that. Is there evidence of faith of some kind?
The flags are a sign they were veterans, not always Revolutionary War veterans though. Often there is a medallion that states what war they served in, but not always. Dates help checking what time they may have served.
So many beautiful and unusual markers and headstones. These are true craftsmanship. It doesnt take much to care for a cemetery. Pull weeds, wipe off stone markers, pull dead flowers and put fresh ones up, rake or mow the area. And say a small prayer for each of them.to let them know that they are not forgotten. Such a disgrace.
Very old plantations. Old slavery. Most people don't get the two slaverys that existed. The kings slavery from 1607 to 1780. The next period. Is The America slavey from Andrew Jackson's propagation. Albama,, Georgia, Mississippi. That horror show.
Theres a ton of steel crosses in woods of ga in small towns . My family learned so much about how slavery really was when they were deployed to Africa. In a museum there it told the stories of different leaders that sold their own.
My son had an argument with his history teacher over slavery in Pennsylvania. My family attend a dedication of a monument for the buried slaves at Oxford Trinity Church yard here in Philadelphia. They were buried in a separate part of the cemetery without stone markers. If there were markers they are no longer there.
once again thank you for your video and history lesson. If anyone would get together to clean up these burials I would give my time to help to preserve.
Cool find . I live down here in Dillsburg Pennsylvania. I’m pretty sure know where this is. Kind of cool that I learned a little history about slavery in my state . I’m kind of a “ mix “ half Southern Cause and half Irish Abolitionist. My mom is a Davis , related to Stonewall Jackson and Jefferson Davis.
I looked for this cemetery a few years ago in the late fall or winter and wasn't able to locate it. Looking at the meadow and the view of the gap between the mountains in your video gives me an idea to try to find it again later this year.
Yes. The Irish were treated worse than the slaves, because they had no monetary value. There was no financial loss if they died.That's not discussed or talked about. They don't demand reparations.
@German Ninja oh no, they were captured by England because England was trying to take Ireland. They were definitely real slaves. Prisoners of war, mostly younger boys who's parents were executed their wives were also sold. It's worse than you think.
@O M well considering that was prison contracts, it's not about early colonialism, my question really is why did everyone want black slaves? Slavery itself wasn't race based when it began in human history. Everyone else was a pain in the ass and didn't care if they got killed. Basically they were useless workers and a pain in the ass. Also based on obvious physical characteristics, it would be stupid to work a fair skinned person in the sun all day. They'll blister and be useless the next day.
@German Ninja "Indentured servants made a choice to put themselves in temporary bondage." Sure, they had a choice. Staying piss-poor or starving, or basically become a slave. That is no choice.
Hi, new subscriber here. About finding and recognizing slave graves: I learned a lot about cemeteries from Robert of Sidestep Adventures. You might find yourself to be a kindred spirit of his. One key way to recognize a grave is if the ground is sunk in a bit. Also, most slave cemeteries didn't have headstones, usually just a flagstone, brick, or nothing at all except the sunken oval shapes in the ground grouped in an area. Robert has a living respect for cemeteries and being in Georgia you might really enjoy his vlogs and Civil War history from the South perspective. Great videos, thanks for making them.
Really great, thank you! I hope your video will inspire a project to clean up the cemetery, maybe restore the stones and build a wall similar to the other. You never know who might see this:)
shame on the county or the state or someone in that community that does not keep that grave yard cleaned up and mowed, that should not be happening! Thank you for video
Thank you so much for caring! As an African American I research my family history looking for ancestors. It becomes much more difficult the further I go back beyond the Civil War because we were indexed as property without a name most times. These type of cemeteries are dreams come true for us. To find a small family plot with a last name is Gold to us. I appreciate your determination to find this site and to share. Bless you
" indexed as property without a name most times"
I wonder how could slavery have gone on for so long before being outlawed.
I have records back to 1821 from Virginia Oklahoma city Oklahoma and Mississippi on my father five. My fathers mother my two sisters and two of my father sister kids used to visit my grandmother’s mother reservation in Alabama.
same here with our family... I don't know anything about a few generations back, and barely know much about my grandfather let alone his family. All I know is that he and his siblings did very very interesting/accomplished things for the time they were in school/working. but their mother I guess was a maid...my dad says they were able to accomplish a lot because she raised em' right. not sure before that. I have no idea! it's really frustrating, because I've looked damn near everywhere for information.
@@SantaFishes101 Have you checked the online ancestry records such as Ancestry.com and Family Tree
Right now, im trying to come to terms with why we were lied to in school. I went to school a little over an hour away from this site. My best friend lived in a house that had a hidden cellar, to hide runaway slaves until they could be linked up with the people who would help them get away. I wish you the very best of luck in finding your family history. It can't help that it is kept so hidden from view.
Someone oughta clean the graveyard up and give them the respect they deserve! You would think whoever owns the land would!
It really is pathetic it has been left totally ignored.
Probably a lot more buried there that do not have head stones. Thanks for the history and your video.
Correct, that had what is known as a field stone, translation a rock! SMDH
@Sue Taft that's all you get when history isn't written down - and this is a history vid!!!
Someone should clear around the slave cemetery. Sad to see one cemetery kept so nice and then this one ignored and neglected.
This condition of slave and Jim Crow era black cemeteries is common. They were oppressed people with few resources.
Takes volunteers willing to clean up and donations probably. If I lived nearby I would love to do that
Not so surprising unfortunately
I don’t know why a historical society doesn’t take care of those slave graves. SMH
In Pa the townships have to maintain old cemeteries that have run out of money. I know one in Lansboro Borough that was given notice that the cemetery association in the borough was a few years from running out of money.
@@brett76544 to be fair i live within minutes of this location and i didn't know it existed i knew about the other one though.
Most of the reason is probably money, it’s not cheap
@@donnaemslie5729 no, its PA so the township by law
Most historical societies are made up of volunteers. No one pays them; most have to fundraise on their own. Preserving history is up to each and everyone of us in our own capacity...become a volunteer, see what you can do in your own county or town to "adopt" a neglected gravesite. You can submit the info- location,names and dates in headstones- to a site called Find a Grave. They have a searchable index. Thanks to a volunteer in a tiny town, my g-g-grandparents and 2 generations back were FOUND,in a grove of trees in the corner of someone's farm acreage....the location of their resting place had been missing for over 130 years! It's all up to us. I love this channel because he puts on his boots and *finds* these places 😊 Good luck to each of you in your journey 🌟
I live in SC. Thanks for telling the truth about slavery. Nice vid
@Peggy Wiley How do you intend to make people "pay" for slavery? Slavery was horrible we all agree, but those who perpetrated it are long dead. After 150 years, it's not possible to trace guilt for past wrongs and assign guilt to people just by looking at the color of their skin and where they live, as you are trying to do.
Very interesting video but also very sad, just to think what those people as a slave had to go through. Also I like so many others why this cemetery isn't kept up, such a shame indeed.
I found a website for Fort Hunter and they have a phone number. I feel like calling them and telling them off about this cemetery. What NERVE to neglect it.
hope you do. obviously a case of neglect or disinterest?
Then again maybe they didn't know about it.. If would be nice if you bring it to their attention. An then take it from there. If this man couldn't find it..like he said it's a place of no where..
@Sue Taft See my comment above. The owners of Fort Hunter Park do not own the ground that the Slave Cemetary is located on.
sounds like a prime class project...adopt a cemetaery....
" Cemetery "
I know some Eagle 🦅 scouts in NJ have done just that. Clean up & maintain old cemeteries.
Do they have such things?
Is that legal? We have a couple in washington state that I know about but I'm scared I'll get in trouble. Or haunted.
Answer all haha. . .
Sad that no one cares enough to clean up that site...it's a just a huge commentary about this country. Maybe your local historical society could see it's way to research and clean up that forgotten site. Great video...
If they were white that cemetary would never be like that
@@animalwild999 not necessarily but the fact that it is slave cemetery definetly contributed to the reason why it's abandoned. It's so sad 😔
@@animalwild999 In South Carolina it would. You should see what Wal-Mart did to a white cemetery here in Greenville, SC.
So sad to see that historical slave cemetery neglected. Actually it should be a tourist attraction so people can know the truth of Pa history. I'm surprised no Historical Society is taking care of such an old cemetery of Pa history.
Many dark stains are not taken care of. Some are, yes but some are not and its not for lack of funding.
Theres no funding. I've worked in archaeology in PA, theres no funding, even Gettysburg is lacking, not being able to clean vandalism from lesser monuments. It's sad really.
@Sue Taft you are a racist idiot
Honestly, the best course of action to preserve the history here is to find a college program that does field work, IUP, Pitt, Penn State Mercyhurst (sure there are more) anywhere that runs an archaeology program, see if they can use students looking to gain some experience, or publish an article. That way you can get scientific study and documentation done. That can draw the attention of local historical societies, which do run things like bake sales to fund raise for preservation. Its dire straights, but it's often the only way.
@@JM-bb8xi you would think some college "social justice warriors" would volunteer their labor to fix this cemetery and give it the respect it deserves!!! But their too busy being "victims"!!!
Very interesting. This time of year would be the perfect time to clear that cemetery,before it gets overgrown and the ticks come out in full force.
I do hope it has been cleared and preserved for future visitors.
We have a slave cemetery down the road from us. It shows how slaves were treated different. Buried outside of the actual cemetery. Here in oswego county, NY
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Great video and info! I live near Quarryville Lanc. Co. and there is a tiny cemetary in the area that contains 4 black Civil War Vets. There are others there as well. Thank You for revealing the truth about slavery in our state of Pa. From what I've researched many in Pa. didn't fight in the Civil War to eliminate slavery but other reasons. When it comes to slavery few states if any were squeeky clean. It is time to know the truth about many things that were not taught in school
Thanks much! DaveyJO
I agree that there was much more to the civil war than freeing slaves. by using that as the reason, makes others look good.
I've read it was over the Federal reserve taking over our monetary system. The monarchy still having a hand in our countries affairs. I've also read that all presidents of the usa are distantly related to the queen. Researched by a 12 yr old girl. The truth is out there...
@@amyeteel5379 only about half the presidents have a documented trail back to midevil Royalty but considering how much time it takes for the identical ancestors theory to converge everybody of British descent to the Nobility of Europe it stands to reason that all of our presidents have some distant link to British Royalty.
AYE bro we the people appreciate you kicking knowledge and shedding light
I'm sure there is plenty more across the world.
You really do your homework before you go see a sight so you can give us the history. Thank you. Also, I hate to see cemeteries in such a state. If I lived in Pennsylvania I would clean it up.
Me too, for sure...
Thanks
Hannaliese L yeah everything gets run down and forgotten about in pa, I just was to go back and see everything before it was just ruins
Have you ever tried doing rubbings on unreadable stones? Place a piece of paper over the stone and rub it with the side of a crayon. Sometimes you can read more information that way.
Yup....exactly.
“The rich and poor meet together and the Lord is the Maker of them all”.
Proverbs
I am beyond shocked. I had no clue. You're right about how this needs to be taught in schools. Thank you so much for the work and research you have done. It's beyond sad to see the condition of that cemetery. Yet the other one is in near perfect condition. I am extremely grateful to have stumbled across your channel.
they’ll teach it soon. it fits the popular narrative now. they didn’t used to teach it in northern schools because they were attempting to unify blacks and whites in the north against whites in the south. but this was just an introduction to anti-white ideology. now society is ready for the grad school version of the class. funny how anecdotes can always be found, and focused on, to paint whatever historic picture those in power want you to see.
If you advertised you would have tons of viewers. I just accidentally found you and I’m thrilled with all the history of my state I knew nothing about that you have worked hard to gather up thank you so very much. You are appreciated in Pa 👍
Wow. Im taken aback from learning this. Once again, people failing to mention (lying) about a major historical event and doing the exact opposite of what you beleve they're doing for their own selfish and greedy gains. And that cemetery is neglected and hidden because more than likely, theres plenty of individuals who didn't want anyone to know the truth. You sir, are an upstanding man for finding it, researching it and telling us the real history. We all deseve to know this type of history. Some more than others. History books need thrown out of schools. Of course the books would triple in size once rewritten and everything we dont know added and all the truth added, but atleast kids would know what really happened unlike decades that were taught only what "they" wanted us to learn. I'm 38 now but i shouldve known what you just taught me 22 years ago in high school. Sry for long comment. Itss just upsetting.
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@Pitt Burgh fully agree💯
Things get VERY old and family members migrate and die off ... nothing to do with race
@@snejjsndndnnj8499 blacks are like that today. That "victim " mentality is out of control. Don't get me started on "reparations". The fuck are you gonna do w a mule? I actually saw a woman say "I want my 40 acres & a mule" yesterday. They're the ONLY ppl who will say racist shit....expect you to except it....then scream how they can't be racist & will have a fit if they hear some racist shit. Smh
TFS ❣️👍🏾 I hope someone protects it and clears that holy ground. 🌍✊🏾Rest their HARD WORKING souls 🙏🏾⛪
Deirdre yes amen to that! There are certain historical groups in every state that all they do is repair old cemeteries. If you Google it you might be able find one.
Go do it yourself
@@dragonslayer1443 Perhaps that person is not near to do it. Why the animosity? What triggered you, I wonder...
@@KAriedoll No, that person isn’t “triggered”, they are probably just sick to death of hearing y’all coloreds complain about everything but yet do absolutely both about you’re own issues. Y’all are a lazy bunch of people!
I wish I could save all the AA cemeteries. They were someone’s relatives, someone’s family. It’s a shame these are left to ruin. Makes me very sad. They should be remembered. Even though they didn’t fight in a war, they still gave their lives for their country.
@smoothcollected ,indeed they did!
All cemeteries deserve saving, not one more than another. Being a avid genealogist I know well how many cemeteries are forgotten and disrepair and as many or more of White burials. I am not sure why you feel AA cemeteries are more worthy.
Slaves and their descendents fought in every war this country had! Many were promised freedom and never received it. Sad, fighting for a country that viewed you as less than human.
What's AA? Anglo American? And African American?
@@alohalivin556 AA goes both ways. But this is a slavery topic video. I'm black but guess what Christ said..we are all in one blood. I'm grateful to be alive in this time.to not be a slave is great. Tho we are slaves to sin
Good work in finding this cemetery. It is a shame that it is unkempt.
Wow. That is the first slave cemetery that I have seen that has tombstones.
Findagrave lists this cemetery note Hannah, daughter of Andrew and Rachael Craig's obit states her parents were slaves of John McAllister. Hannah is supposed to be buried there as well. www.findagrave.com/memorial/209992402/hannah-lucy-craig
Thanks for this info. Sad this gravesite has been discarded like this. May all those souls buried there are resting in peace.
Alot of people are unaware that slavery was perfectly legal in Illinois up to and though the Civil War.
Also I think Maine was the last to out law it
Only a few miles from me and I never knew that was there. Great job!!!
I'm a native Pennsylvanian and thought I was fairly savvy about the state's history. I always learn something new from watching your videos. Thanks for putting the effort into doing what you do so well!
Thank you for taking along. This is amazing forgotten history.
I love how you tell the truth about history! Not the lies that we were taught in school . Thank you for being a true honest teacher and explorer .
If you don't know the history how do you determine it's the truth??
Boys club.
@Peggy Wiley Do you realize there is no one group of people that has not been enslaved at one time in history or another? You jumped off the wrong bridge.
My ancestors were enslaved. By the Turks. But I wouldn't be surprised if some ancestors had enslaved Jewish. Many where I live ask me what I am. They're lacking edumacation so when I tell them they still don't know.
Africans were enslaved by enemy tribes, and sold to the Dutch, Portuguese, the English so on. They were the last to be enslaved legally. According to the laws that ended in 1865. Now there are more people enslaved under modern laws. More slaves there ever has been in history of the world. We're not unique.
What were up against is fascism. Fascism needs an enemy. It can't survive without it. Racism is a tool of fascism. A primal fear. Stone age.. when they killed and consumed their perceived enemy. Even today, they, don't consider anyone out if their family / race, as human as they. It doesn't need to be racism. It can be Immigrants, people with a virus, feminists, anything anyone that can be called an enemy. The picture is a lot bigger than you can imagine.
@Peggy Wiley evidently you can't really comprehend what you read
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Your entire point is like going to the 9/11 memorial and saying "other buildings have been destroyed and America has been attacked before"
You would come across as undermining the 9/11 memorial. Everybody knows that slavery has been going on since forever, but what does that have to do with remembering a particular case of it? A case that is rich with American history and recent? You come across as trying deflect from the sorrow of African American slaves. Whatever your motive is it definitely isn't respectful of American history and American Slaves.
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The story goes like this- It is up to you to determine whether it is fact or fiction. Back in the day when the slaves died, they were buried in unmarked graves but there was a single marker stone that was set aside for the slave's cemetery.
my family cemetery in Rusk,Texas is also back in some woods and you would never know. (Weems Cemetery)
I had always heard there was a slave cemetery around Fort Hunter but I never knew if it was for real or just a myth. Well, now I know.
Thanks again for the History lesson. A very wise man told me years ago "There's no such thing as History only HISTORIANS'.
I used to correspond with a guy in New York back in the 60's via recording tape, Jim was a history major, he taught me a lot about the alternate history of the US. Thanks for your contribution to the truth.
It's sad that people refuse to hear the truth of this - - of course, if they did then they could no longer feel so high and mighty and bash us Southerners quite as hard. No one, during those times, could stand against our current standards .... but people don't want to consider that.
But the fact remains that WHERE EVER SLAVERY EXISTED it was WRONG on an EPIC SCALE. Whataboutism is useless.
rodney dangerfield would say, i get no respect. foul treatment of a burial ground hopefully someone sees that can make a difference...
I wonder if the Mc Alister family buried there fled Scotland after the
failed Jacobite rising.
The defeat of the Jacobite army at Culloden and subsequent rout
of Scotland by the English meant that thousands of Scots fled to America.
It would be interesting to find some history if possible on the Mc Alister's there.
Great video, extremely interesting , thank you for putting the record straight!!
Maybe the oppressed becoming the oppressors ?
It appears so. I found that the Archibald McAlister who owned the Farm at Fort Hunter was the Grandson of a McAlister from Scotland, so you may be correct about the family link to the Jacobite rising. I am into history and genealogy and I found this very interesting. Apparently, the oppressed did become oppressors. Here's a link to some information: www.wikitree.com/wiki/McAllister-1292
Looks like someone was using the head stones for target practise. Also It would be a great project for your students to do a clean up at that grave site!!
Great idea...
Thanks for the history lesson and thanks for your interest in this cemetery. As an AA or black person this means a lot to me. I recently was able to trace my family roots to slavery because of the likes of people like you so thanks again for telling this story.
The Wandering Woods man Thank you for the tour. I grew up in SE. Pennsylvania and I knew about slavery and indentured servitude during the Colonial era. I lived in an area that had a lot of Abolitionist Hicksite Quakers. I heard what you said re Pennsylvania had slaves still in the 1840s.Being a history buff myself, I found the 1840 US Census for Pennsylvania. Apparently that was the last Census that enumerated male and female slaves. The Census listed the sex and age bracket of the slave, but not their name.
What is interesting is that the largest population of Slaves was in fact where you are filming as well as Cumberland County, Mifflin County, Lewisburg, and Carlisle PA. Yes, my mind was blown because I grew up near Pendle Hill. The 1840 Census in Pennsylvania was the last time Slaves were enumerated. There were less than two hundred left, but there were some that were toddlers and infants who were slaves. I suspect that they had to wait until the Emancipation Proclamation.
I always enjoy your history lessons. So interesting and educational. I appreciate history and you do a great job. Thank you for sharing and taking the time to put these videos together.
Im very glad you shared this! Thank you! Very educational and informational !
There is a listing on Findagrave for this cemetery that includes some history and Bios with photos of some of the people buried here (click on memorials) you'll get a listing. www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2671281/mcallister-family-cemetery
Curious how they had the last name Craig. Was that their owners last name ? Don't mean to be rude, just trying to understand the truth, which was not taught in school.
You could use paper and chalk to pull out whats on the headstones. Thanks very much for not giving up on locating the black cemetery, it's very important to locate all of these.
"Whenever I hear any one arguing for slavery I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally." The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln edited by Roy P. Basler, Volume VIII, "Speech to One Hundred Fortieth Indiana Regiment" (March 17, 1865), p. 361.
There will always be those who approve slavery, even if they were placed in slavery.......Im 62 so I grew up saying the pledge of allegiance in school, and considering the civil war, "indivisible" always catches my attention, and America survived the division of slavery, and there is more liberty and justice for all than before, but our world is never going to be perfect, and trying to silence those with a different opinion is not going to change it........a man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still...........and freedom includes every opinion, and the big positive change of abolition of slavery must be left with the almighty, and the less than perfect heart of humans must be endured.......human's attempting to force their will cannot change a human heart..........
Jwow thanks for posting that powerful quote by Lincoln John! 🙌I agree you can’t change someone’s heart but if we start anti bias training in school early (kids by age 3 start having prejudice against different races) then we can form their minds to not yield to these wrong prejudices so quickly.
@@annomaly751 You are going to have bias and prejudice in the world no matter what is implemented or taught..I personally believe in equal liberty and justice for all no matter what race or creed you are..But conditioning a child's mind in the school is a slippery slope..The child should be taught the elements of math..arts and sciences..literature..history along with other required courses..But when you condition a child's mind in the classroom you're overstepping the bounds of the educational institution and teaching them how to think..The child should grow and think for himself..To draw his own opinions and conclusions..Not those forcefully indoctrinated by a educational institution..Leave the child to think for himself and draw his own conclusions..This is necessary in a free country..Look back to Nazi Germany and what happened when children were indoctrinated in the classroom with hate for the Jewish people along with a lot of other bad things..Instilling good ideas in a child's mind is a good thing and should be left to the parents but when classrooms try to instill a certain doctrine that could lead to serious problems.Teach the child the necesseties for a education but let them think freely for themselves....Sorry for the long comment..Thank you
Who have you ever heard argue for slavery?
An intelligent reply.
@@notdirtyflics1067 Perhaps those who get uncomfortable or triggered when it's brought up, people like you.
Great video !!! Thank you for telling the truth about slavery in the North. I had no idea.
We've been lied to about history for so many generations, there are so many hidden graves.. They are resting in THE LORD, thank GOD, and everyone still here I pray are waking up to this and so much more..
@Pitt Burgh so are you stating that the vast majority of White cemeteries are unkempt compared to slave cemeteries? Every video that I have watched regarding slave cemeteries, they are ALL unkempt. Whereas, I have seen well kept and unkempt White cemeteries. But I have NEVER seen any well kept slave cemeteries.
Thank you for this video! Really enjoyed it! Hopefully this cemetery is cleaned up by now!
Thank you for the history. I, very much enjoyed that. It definitely should be cleared up for others to enjoy it.
Good history lesson. I love your videos
Thanks
Thank you for making time to tell the Truth. My family reign from Lagrange, Georgia . Awful history for them
So sad this hasnt been cleaned up and easier access to it. It should be marked! Thanks for history on this...was very interesting and sad too.
Very good video. Learned a lot. Sad it’s in the shape it’s in. I’ve found several “ lost “ cemetery’s like this over the years. Sad . So much lost .. life story’s , loves , tears , triumphs and losses.
Thank you for remembering them.
Yes! Thank you so much for the History lesson. I saw the movie "Harriett", the true story of Harriett Tubman. There is mention of that 28 yrs old clause & how this slave owner was denying someone their freedom. I was shocked!!! You're right, no we weren't taught this in school!😾 It makes me so sad & angry to see the difference in those two cemeteries.🙀💔 "Harriett" was a great movie! What a woman she was! A true heroine!!! Who else loved this movie?? Thank you Sir for caring!😘👍👍👍👏👏👏💖
Thanks for sharing this history of our state. So much we don't know about and ere not taught about in school.
Thank you for your determination to share the realities of history. I am a descendent of many who viewed their fellow human as property. While I know that I am not personally responsible for their actions, I am very ashamed. Blessings to all.
I agree. There should be some kind of memorial marker for the slaves from the underground rr. Maybe one of those "Historical Markers" you see along the roadside.
Very interesting video with a lesson bonus. Perhaps a future meeting of WW followers could be assembled to this spot and bring the Craig cemetery back to a respectful memorial it was intended to be. What a great and helpful gathering, eh? Thanks Cliff. DaveyJO
You’ve taught me so much I never knew being from Maryland. We were taught if a slave made it across the Mason Dixon Line you were free. Now you’ve got me rethinking the Underground Railroad.
This video has shed light on black history never known or taught. This is terrible because of the history if Harriet Tubman leading black slaves to the state if Pennsylvania for freedom, this is terrible!
Dear Wanderer,
Thanks so much for sharing your expeditions and history of the cemetery.
This is amazing. I grew up in Harrisburg. My family would pass Ft Hunter over a thousand times on our way to my dad's people in Sunbury. We never stopped. I finally did with my son when I was almost 45 and moved away to Washington State. Your video makes me want to visit again when I come to visit PA again. Thanks.
Shame on Fort Hunter. I wonder how the slaves last names was Craig if they were owned by McAllisters'.
Thanks for briefly telling the truth about slavery in the north. I’ve read from numerous sources that in many places in the north (I don’t know about Pennsylvania specifically) slaves were held until after the civil war, then most of them were transported and sold to plantation owners in the Caribbean, out of reach of the 13th Amendment before it was ratified, where they remained slaves for the rest of their lives.
I have seen several videos which showed slaves would plant Periwinkle all over where they had bural sites as their marker. Maybe that may help in future searches .In your summer video did you notice Periwinkle while searching the area where it was overgrown. Anyway just something I watched on You Tube ( Calvin Earl ) site.
Very interesting a very good video. And thank you for telling the history. I wish there was more people doing this and many other states. The Pott County Historical Society I believe he has located all cemeteries. Here in Oklahoma.
Did you gps tag the location for furure preservation?
I grew up in church town so I've been around. There is a old slave cemetary near the game land area. No one knows about it much because it's been abandoned in the woods. There was also caves up in the woods the hill that was owned by the grace mines. Let me know if you want to know more.
Thank you...very informative. I live nearby Fort Hunter. Can you please tell me how you accessed this place? Thanks.
Technically we're still slaves for another couple of weeks anyway;
Genesis 15
12 And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him.
13 And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed (Deut.28:15-68) shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs (Deut.28:36), and shall serve them (Deut.28:48-50); and they shall afflict them four hundred years; (H.R.1242) 1619 ~ 2019 Jeremiah 30 ~ Jacob's trouble
14 And also that nation, whom they shall serve,*will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.* Recompense & Reparations ~ 2nd Exodus (Joel 3, Obadiah,Zechariah 2, Isaiah 14, Micah 4, Ezekiel 36, Isaiah 52,60,61)
Psalm 83
This is a terrible way to look at life tbh.
This is an important reminder of the evil of slavery ad the hypocracy of Academia. It's an interesting study in psychology to understand how people justified enslavement of others and do still today in parts of the world. Many lies have been told for political / economic gain. Much of the Native American history is being turned on it's head using modern technology. Truth, whether good or bad is important to maintain for lessons of what NOT to do again. God Bless this man and Robert / Sidestep Adventures for shedding light on these forgotten people.
You are wrong in History I suggest you go to National Archives Slavery was eliminated in Pennsylvania after Revolutionary War Pennsylvania passed the Gradual Abolition Act (1780), the first such law in the new United States. Pennsylvania's law established as free those children born to slave mothers after that date. They had to serve lengthy periods of indentured servitude until age 28 before becoming fully free as adults. Emancipation proceeded and, by 1810 there were fewer than 1,000 slaves in the Commonwealth.
Do not say what you feel but the truth ! Pa was the free state where Abolotionists got slaves into once in PA free !
My great great grandmother was a white slave in Penn. Her mom died of cancer & her father wanted to marry a woman but she didn't"want a 9 year old brat" The bill of sale said she was never to learn to read(she already knew how to read) when she was 16 the daughter of the house, same age, liked her & helped her escape. She died in 1956 at 96.She was a poet & they published her poems in Mn newspaper,Adrian, MN was where newspaper was. She later moved to South Dakota.
Thank you for making this video! I work in a historic house museum and we are grappling with telling a more accurate historical account in regard to the past. I believe that if we continue to deny and distort the truth about historical events then we are doing a great disservice to future generations. People in the future will have to speculate about the past and possibly even create revisionist versions of history that are not accurate and incomplete if fail to correctly record history.
I learned more from you then I have from any of my history teachers over the years. I wonder what Michigan’s real history is I know there is a black cemetery in Flint Michigan not sure how old it is.
The Craig Cemetery as you call it should be treated with kid gloves. It would take an assembly of dedicated history students. I would volunteer for that. Is there evidence of faith of some kind?
I live in Carlisle, I might try to find this spot and clear the brush later, when the trees are bare
What an amazing thing that would be!:)
Contact the city about cleaning up the poor cemeteries makes you wonder how are grave sites are going to look like years after we pass
The flags are a sign they were veterans, not always Revolutionary War veterans though. Often there is a medallion that states what war they served in, but not always. Dates help checking what time they may have served.
Always learn something from your videos,thanks bro!
So many beautiful and unusual markers and headstones. These are true craftsmanship. It doesnt take much to care for a cemetery. Pull weeds, wipe off stone markers, pull dead flowers and put fresh ones up, rake or mow the area. And say a small prayer for each of them.to let them know that they are not forgotten. Such a disgrace.
A painful but necessary part of our nations history. Thank you for all the work that you have done to educate us.
It was most likely bigger. Most slave graves use just field stone to mark a grave
Very old plantations. Old slavery. Most people don't get the two slaverys that existed. The kings slavery from 1607 to 1780.
The next period. Is The America slavey from Andrew Jackson's propagation. Albama,, Georgia, Mississippi. That horror show.
Theres a ton of steel crosses in woods of ga in small towns . My family learned so much about how slavery really was when they were deployed to Africa. In a museum there it told the stories of different leaders that sold their own.
My son had an argument with his history teacher over slavery in Pennsylvania. My family attend a dedication of a monument for the buried slaves at Oxford Trinity Church yard here in Philadelphia. They were buried in a separate part of the cemetery without stone markers. If there were markers they are no longer there.
once again thank you for your video and history lesson. If anyone would get together to clean up these burials I would give my time to help to preserve.
Cool find . I live down here in Dillsburg Pennsylvania. I’m pretty sure know where this is. Kind of cool that I learned a little history about slavery in my state . I’m kind of a “ mix “ half Southern Cause and half Irish Abolitionist. My mom is a Davis , related to Stonewall Jackson and Jefferson Davis.
In 1804 Britain abolished slavery and its associated trafficking
I looked for this cemetery a few years ago in the late fall or winter and wasn't able to locate it. Looking at the meadow and the view of the gap between the mountains in your video gives me an idea to try to find it again later this year.
Why don't you talk about all the whites who were in Bondage but no one want to talk about that because its not PC right ?
Yes. The Irish were treated worse than the slaves, because they had no monetary value. There was no financial loss if they died.That's not discussed or talked about. They don't demand reparations.
@Ant KecAre you crazy.
@German Ninja oh no, they were captured by England because England was trying to take Ireland. They were definitely real slaves. Prisoners of war, mostly younger boys who's parents were executed their wives were also sold. It's worse than you think.
@O M well considering that was prison contracts, it's not about early colonialism, my question really is why did everyone want black slaves? Slavery itself wasn't race based when it began in human history. Everyone else was a pain in the ass and didn't care if they got killed. Basically they were useless workers and a pain in the ass. Also based on obvious physical characteristics, it would be stupid to work a fair skinned person in the sun all day. They'll blister and be useless the next day.
@German Ninja "Indentured servants made a choice to put themselves in temporary bondage."
Sure, they had a choice. Staying piss-poor or starving, or basically become a slave.
That is no choice.
Hi, new subscriber here. About finding and recognizing slave graves: I learned a lot about cemeteries from Robert of Sidestep Adventures. You might find yourself to be a kindred spirit of his. One key way to recognize a grave is if the ground is sunk in a bit. Also, most slave cemeteries didn't have headstones, usually just a flagstone, brick, or nothing at all except the sunken oval shapes in the ground grouped in an area. Robert has a living respect for cemeteries and being in Georgia you might really enjoy his vlogs and Civil War history from the South perspective. Great videos, thanks for making them.
Really great, thank you! I hope your video will inspire a project to clean up the cemetery, maybe restore the stones and build a wall similar to the other. You never know who might see this:)
I hope by now that something has been done to preserve this cemetery, I would like to see this some time
So glad there are people like you who find places like this and keep them alive!
I love that you teach people that we did help slaves escape, and helped free them. They dont teach truth in schools, never have.
I didn't know this thanks for the history. I wish they would clean it up. Good work thank you again
shame on the county or the state or someone in that community that does not keep that grave yard cleaned up and mowed, that should not be happening! Thank you for video