Fawohodie means “freedom” or “emancipation” in the Akan language of Ghana. It’s also an Adinkra symbol—a visual language used by the Akan people to express proverbs and cultural wisdom. This blog takes its name and inspiration from that symbol, honoring the responsibility that comes with freedom through stories, reflections, and historical truths rooted in the mission of Whitney Plantation.
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Get news and updates from Whitney Plantation: Everything you need to know about our 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival!
Whitney Plantation is proud to announce it has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) through the 2025 Louisiana Culture Care Fund.
San Chenn Monthly Newsletter Each month, Whitney Plantation historians produce a newsletter that’s devoted to the history of this place where more than 350 enslaved
San Chenn Monthly Newsletter Each month, Whitney Plantation historians produce a newsletter that’s devoted to the history of this place where more than 350 enslaved
San Chenn Monthly Newsletter Each month, Whitney Plantation historians produce a newsletter that’s devoted to the history of this place where more than 350 enslaved
Whitney Plantation is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH). This funding will support Whitney Plantation’s emergency preparedness initiatives and allow the museum to better preserve the site for future generations.
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