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The Whitney Word: September 2026
Become a historian! Plus, the Wall of Honor and our Plantation Store are undergoing changes.
September 9, 2026 No Comments
10th Anniversary Celebration 12/7/24 Learn More
10th Anniversary Celebration 12/7/24 Learn More
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.
Become a historian! Plus, the Wall of Honor and our Plantation Store are undergoing changes.
Register for our upcoming book club + become a digital ambassador!
Register for our upcoming book club + find out what our book of the month is!
How do we confront the narratives of resistance that have been systematically erased from the history of chattel slavery? Clay Cane’s groundbreaking historical fiction novel
How do we remember a man who was both a “liberator” and an enslaver? George Washington’s ties to slavery have vexed Americans for nearly 250
Learn about our newest exhibit, Amongst Ourselves + Register for a free webinar about the history of lynching.
Whitney Plantation will host its 4th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic site
Learn about our newest exhibit, Amongst Ourselves + Register for a free webinar about the history of lynching.
My Father’s Name is the story of one woman’s journey to uncover the truth about her father’s participation in a lynching, find a way to hold her family accountable, and face the dawning awareness of her own unconscious racism.
Learn about our newest exhibit, Amongst Ourselves + Register for a free webinar about the history of lynching.
Whitney Plantation Museum invites the public to a powerful virtual screening and live conversation on Wednesday, April 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CT, featuring the documentary My Father’s Name, directed
Learn about our newest exhibit, Amongst Ourselves + Register for a free webinar about the history of lynching.