Carnton Enslaved Monument Unveiling

11/09/2022

Occasionally, I stroll through Carton's McGavock Cemetery to reflect on the moments of history that site embodies. It was 3 years ago today, Robert Hicks Elle Fleming Justin Stelter & our Carnton Enslaved Monument Unveiling Committee overcame challenges seen & unseen to celebrate the Enslaved Monument's unveiling. Now three years later, Robert Hicks, Brant Bousquet & others are no longer physically here with us. It's sobering to think how fleeting life is — as just seemingly moments (actually years) later — Robert would be buried steps away from the Enslaved Monument he envisioned — and how at Robert's final resting place would be where I would see and talk with our mutual close friend Brant for the very last time. It's moments like today (Enslaved Monument's Anniversary) and each stroll through Carnton's McGavock (including the Confederate Cemetery) that I'm reminded of the costs our ancestors paid for us just to have a chance to do better and make the country we love a more perfect union. A stroll through Carnton always inspires me to do just that. When's the last time you've strolled through Carton?

11/23/2019

To view parts of the unveiling ceremony, please click below link. If you have any video footage of the unveiling ceremony, please post it to the page as we are trying to acquire as much video footage as possible. Thank you in advance for your help!

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11/07/2019

See below Channel 4 News Video Interview for more information about this exciting project. Also below is the link to register for the Saturday, November 9th Unveiling. As we approach 200 RSVP attendees, we want to make sure we have a place for you to view this historic event.
https://carntonunveiling.eventbrite.com/

“Tell the whole story.” That’s what a group in Franklin is pushing to do. They said stories of slaves in the Civil War-era haven’t been shared in the way they

10/25/2019

The Memorial Marker is installed!

10/09/2019

Franklin City has updated signs to help Carnton Plantation tell a story that NOW enslaved signage. Upon arriving to Carnton Plantation, visitors will develop more of an appetite to learn about the enslaved experience. Signs that used to say "Confederate Cemetery" only, will now say "Confederate & Enslaved Cemeteries". The Carnton Enslaved Cemetery Monument Unveiling will be Saturday, Nov. 9th at 1:30 pm. To RSVP, you can register by going to: https://carntonunveiling.eventbrite.com

09/22/2019

The following is the Creative Expression Contest that FSSD & WCS students will be participating in.

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09/14/2019

Excited to have the African-American Veterans of Franklin's Post #215 agree to start the passing of the wreath that will ultimately be placed on Carnton's Enslaved Cemetery Munument, Saturday Nov. 9th @1:30pm. To RSVP register at: https://carntonunveiling.eventbrite.com

09/14/2019

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“Lamont Turner from Franklin’s Charge announces the unveiling of a marker in the enslaved cemetery in November. ”

09/14/2019

To RSVP register at: https://carntonunveiling.eventbrite.com

“Listening to Lamont Turner announce the unveiling of the monument for the enslaved buried at Franklin’s Carnton Plantation. ”

09/08/2019

Carnton's Enslaved Monument is to not only honor Carnton's enslaved but to honor all the formerly enslaved of greater Williamson County regardless of where they were buried. A perfect example are the enslaved that were buried at Rose Hill Cemetery located at Greater Pleasant View Baptist Church. To RSVP register at: https://carntonunveiling.eventbrite.com

09/01/2019

Will Historic Franklin make room on their public signs to reflect a "whole" story by adding "Enslaved Cemetery" acknowledging Carnton is not an exclusive Confederate narrative? It's our American narrative which includes the enslaved - their sacrifices & contributions. To RSVP register at: https://carntonunveiling.eventbrite.com