Gwynn's Island Project
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SLAVERY
Slavery on Gwynn's Island began in 1635
In 1860 -- 3,008 people were held in bondage by 397 slave owners @ Mathews County
DISPOSSESSION
Due to White pressure, the entire Black community left Gwynn's Island by the end of 1920
RECLAMATION
This project reclaims history that was hidden for more than 100 years & culminates with a Black & White family reunion
This website is supported by OurBlackAncestry.com
Non-profit foundation dedicated to providing resources for African American genealogical research, preserving historic assets,
and healing wounds related to the legacy of slavery.