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Searching for the Lost Graves of the Enslaved at This Forgotten Plantation Cemetery

Today we return to the Ely plantation—first featured on Adventures Into History—with historian and author Linda McCardle to search for something that’s gone unseen for generations: the lost, unmarked graves of the enslaved. With the help of old family letters, Linda discovered the names of some of the enslaved individuals who once lived and died here. Now, together, we walk this land to flag unmarked graves and honor their memory in a quiet cemetery that holds more questions than answers. Though no Ely family members are buried here, the Green and Norris families—who once owned the plantation before Osborne Ely—continued to use this cemetery after the land changed hands. We believe the enslaved were buried nearby, in unmarked graves that were never recorded, and today we’re working to ensure those resting places are no longer forgotten. This is the work of preservation—not just restoring headstones, but bringing light to the stories long hidden in the shadows of history. Every grave we flag, every story we uncover, every piece of forgotten history we bring back to light—none of it happens without your support. Adventures Into Preservation is a viewer-supported effort to honor those the world forgot and preserve what others leave behind. If you believe in this work, please consider supporting the mission: Tip Jar → https://www.paypal.me/rwrightphotography And don’t forget, you can follow the broader story of our historical explorations at:    / @adventuresintohistory   Every share, every comment, every bit of encouragement matters more than you know. Thank you for keeping history alive. —Robert