Evidence of Historic Slave Jail Revealed in Virginia
SOURCE: FoxNews.com (12-17-08)
Archaeologists are revealing some of their finds from a historic Richmond
site that once was the center of Virginia's slave-trading past.
The discoveries announced Wednesday include the remains of a brick foundation at what was once known as Lumpkin's Slave Jail. A cobblestone courtyard and the remnants of a kitchen were also found.
Lumpkin's Jail was named after Robert Lumpkin, who was known as a"bully trader" for his rough handling of enslaved men, women and children.
Source:
FoxNews.com
Source URL:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,468746,00.html
Date:
12-17-08

