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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.
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
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.
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.
On March 21, 2026, Whitney Plantation and The Midlo Center for New Orleans Studies at the University of New Orleans will open a major new exhibit, Amongst Ourselves: Resisting
Get tickets for our Blessing Ceremony + Become a Whitney Digital Ambassador
Each month, Whitney Plantation historians produce a newsletter that’s devoted to the history of this place where more than 350 enslaved people lived and worked
Get tickets for our Blessing Ceremony. Plus, check out The Unbroken Line, our new monthly column with Verite News
Whether you’re shopping for the holidays or looking for the right place to support in 2025, this month’s e-news helps you figure out the best ways to give!
Educators, bring the history of slavery to life with Whitney Plantation’s free teaching tools in The Whitney Word. Plus, get our playlist!
If you’re looking for a Whitney Plantation FAQ list, you’re in the right place. Here are the most common questions we hear and the answers you need to know.
At Whitney Plantation, our Museum Gift Store offers souvenirs, stories, and so much more. From powerful books to handcrafted pieces by Black artists and artisans,