The Historic Haile Homestead at Kanapaha Plantation in Gainesville, FL is a unique 6,200 square foot home built in 1854 by 56 enslaved laborers. The Homestead is known for its Talking Walls, where the Haile family wrote over 12,500 words, providing a glimpse into the joys and sorrows of more than a century ago.
Visitors can explore the Homestead and learn about the stories of the enslaved laborers and freedmen, as well as the impact of slavery, Reconstruction, and Jim Crow on Alachua County and Florida. The Homestead offers regular weekend tours and group tours by appointment, providing an opportunity to experience this frozen gem of history.
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