West Savannah community members hope to participate in archaeological study of shelter site off Augusta Avenue
West Savannah community members hope to participate in archaeological study of shelter site off Augusta Avenue By Bria Bolden and Amanda Aguilar | May 2, 2021 at 11:19 PM EDT - Updated May 2 at 11:34 PM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Faith and community leaders gathered at Solomon Temple Sunday afternoon to talk about their recent efforts to stop the development of a proposed homeless shelter in West Savannah off of Augusta Avenue. The group believes the property is a part of The Weeping Time.
“We want to make sure that we’re not sold again in West Savannah,” said Pastor Larry Gordon of Solomon Temple.
Savannah gathers virtually to commemorate The Weeping Time
Savannah gathers virtually to commemorate The Weeping Time By Amanda Aguilar | March 6, 2021 at 11:53 PM EST - Updated March 7 at 12:26 AM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Itâs a dark, but meaningful point in Southeast Georgiaâs history â The Weeping Time.
It was a two-day-long sale of enslaved people which happened in Savannah back in 1859.
On Saturday, a ceremony remembering The Weeping Time was held virtually, a way to honor the 436 enslaved people sold.
âWe come to this space and place to commemorate what happened 162 years ago.â
A virtual ceremony, remembering the largest slave auction in the United States.
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