Another day in February we took a step back in history on the Kingsley Plantation.
(For my readers who also enjoy my sister's blog, I apologize for the repetition.)
We enjoyed the display showcasing the historic crop of this plantation - Sea Island Cotton.
The plantation house is no grand edifice as we read of in other parts of the south. It is smaller than many homes today but has a great view of the waterways that connect nearby with the Atlantic Ocean.
Behind the house and across what were once plantation fields stand the remains of the tabby-built slave cabins.
What a mixed-up history the Kingsley family had as the master married and freed one slave woman who then became a slave owner with her own plantation as well.
Just down the road, also on Fort George Island, stands a different part of Florida's history - as a retreat for the wealthy.
The Ribault Club had some famous visitors, including Winston Churchill.
Driving a few miles back to our campsite, we enjoyed the present with a hot carob drink around the cosy campfire.
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