SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, South Carolina — A model of the slave ship La Amistad as part of the Middle Passage exhibit at Fort Moultrie Visitor Center museum. This display provides a sobering look at the transatlantic slave trade, highlighting the experiences of enslaved Africans during their forced journey to the Americas. The exhibit includes information on the La Amistad revolt and the diverse cultural backgrounds of Africans brought to the Carolinas.
Photograph by David Coleman. The Middle Passage exhibit at Fort Moultrie Visitor Center offers visitors a poignant exploration of a dark chapter in American and African history. The display likely features text panels, images, and possibly artifacts that tell the story of the transatlantic slave trade. A key element of the exhibit is information about the La Amistad revolt of July 1839, where 53 enslaved Africans revolted on board a ship, leading to a landmark Supreme Court case that resulted in their freedom. This case highlights the complexities of the slave trade after it had been officially outlawed internationally. The exhibit also provides insight into the diverse origins of Africans brought to the Carolinas, mentioning regions from Senegambia to the Congo River. It lists several languages spoken by the captives, including Wolof, Mende, Nupe, Yoruba, Ibo, Luango, and Ndongo, emphasizing the rich cultural tapestry of African societies.
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Location: Fort Moultrie, Sullivans Island, South Carolina, United States
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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