After a late breakfast at Barbara Jean's, Gerald and I took a leisurely drive down A1A. We stopped at Kingsley Plantation to stretch our legs.
As we browsed the bookshop, the ranger announced the upcoming house tour. We strolled on over.
We didn't realize how rare house tours were. Apparently, because of structural integrity, only small groups are allowed once a week. Here, the main staircase has had to be braced with posts and beams.
Kingsley Plantation is one of the only sites that slave living spaces have been preserved. Coquina and tabby building methods, brought from Africa were used to construct each 'house'. Slave structures throughout the south were traditionally built with the cheapest materials, so they are long gone. These materials, however, have stood the test of time.
We wondered about their way of life as we peered through one of the many holes in each wall. Were they for circulation? for keeping watch? Were they there when these homes were inhabited? Did they have wood timbers in them? no clue.
When the bugs got too bad and the sun too high, we drove on. A quick ride on the ferry, and on the the beach.
After a late breakfast at Barbara Jean's, Gerald and I took a leisurely drive down A1A. We stopped at Kingsley Plantation to stretch our legs. 
As we browsed the bookshop, the ranger announced the upcoming house tour. We strolled on over. 
We didn't realize how rare house tours were. Apparently, because of structural integrity, only small groups are allowed once a week. Here, the main staircase has had to be braced with posts and beams. 
Kingsley Plantation is one of the only sites that slave living spaces have been preserved. Coquina and tabby building methods, brought from Africa were used to construct each 'house'. Slave structures throughout the south were traditionally built with the cheapest materials, so they are long gone. These materials, however, have stood the test of time. 
We wondered about their way of life as we peered through one of the many holes in each wall. Were they for circulation? for keeping watch? Were they there when these homes were inhabited? Did they have wood timbers in them? no clue. 
When the bugs got too bad and the sun too high, we drove on. A quick ride on the ferry, and on the the beach. 
2 comments:
I've lived in this area for 40 yrs. and have always wanted to go. Maybe that will be a trip this summer.
Barbara Jean's Chocolate stuff is to die for,,,,,yummmmm!
Gay
Years agao I saw Florida cougar run across the sandy road leading into Kingsley Plantation.
Glad to see you having fun with your new camera!
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