"Finding the Story"
African-American Oral History Project

Because of the living conditions African-Americans endured in the19th century, much is still unknown about their daily lives. "Finding the Story" is designed to discover more information, through the strong oral traditions of the African-American family, that period documents lack.

Latta Plantation was one of many that prospered as cotton raising became profitable during the early 1800's. Substantial African-American communities grew on the plantations. Despite the restrictions of slavery, strong family bonds existed, allowing traditions, skills, values, and heritage to be passed on to the children.

"Finding the Story" is an attempt to locate descendants of Piedmont area slaves and to record interviews of their ancestors' stories and histories.

Areas of particular interest:

• Location and size of slave quarters
• Religious practices
• Families
• Children
• Skills

If you would like to participate in "Finding the Story" or if you are interested in further information, please call: (704) 875-2312