william johnson house
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william johnson house印象
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This was better actually going to see in person. Enjoyed the small self guided tour. Very imformative and glad I could go with my wife!
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Very enlightening. Enthusiastic park ranger brought these historical figures to life. Their story challenged some of my stereotypes of the master/slave relationship in the antebellum south.
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Very interesting black history site with awesome exhibits. William Johnson's story is fascinating. A must see when visiting Natchez!
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If it had not been the lady at the Visitors Center we may have missed this and it would have been our misfortune. The life and history of William Johnson the son of a plantation owner and whose mother was a slave was truly amazing. Reading his history, and touring his home was a step back in time. Don't miss this.
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Our host was a Park Ranger with a gift of gab and a wonderful informant about the life of free blacks in the antebellum and reconstruction period. He is an excellent speaker and would engage and teach children so much! I suggest a family visit for African-Americans and all Americans!
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Did you know that freed blacks owned black slaves? Yep. William Johnson was a freed black man (history uses "person of color") who began his own businesses at the age of 17 and became very influential in Natchez in the 1800's. He owned slaves!
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William Johnson was a free man of color who owned a number of barbershops, a house, land, 12 slaves, and left an estate worth $30,000 when he died in 1851. His diary fleshes out life in antebellum Natchez outside of planter elite society. The house is a solid brick building about a block from Bluff Park which has a great view of the Mississippi River. There is no admission. The Park Ranger was helpful in describing Johnson's success and the circumstances of his death. His killer escaped conviction, helped by Mississippi's law that black men, whether free or slaves, were not allowed to testify as witnesses. The most interesting part of the museum were well-organized, easy to read excerpts from his diary on topics such as his business, interaction with his slaves, and politics.
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The history of William Johnson is important to read about. He was a free man of color who was able to make it in Natchez in a time of slavery. He is to be admired.
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A little misleading, as there is no actual house to tour (as with Melrose and/or Rosalie), but it's a good 1-hour stop. Very knowledgable staff and nice exhibits. Part of Historic Downtown Natchez.
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Home of a "freed slave" who made good as a barber in Natchez. He raised many children here, and met with an untimely death. Part of the Nat. Park Service, so free of charge.