Original Slave Cabin & Smoke House at Brick House | Historic Brattonsville

To the far right, is the Original Slave Cabin. To the left of the Slave Cabin, is the Smoke House, where meat was smoked. It is part of the Brick House.

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3D VR - Historic Brattonsville Homestead House | Let's Go

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3D VR - Historic Brattonsville Homestead House | Let's Go

Homestead House was built in 1823-1826 by Dr. John Simpson Bratton, son of William and Martha Bratton. In the early 19th century, William Bratton’s son, Dr. John Bratton, inherited the estate. He was...

Backwoods Cabins Built On Arrival: Used V-Notch | Historic Brattonsville

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Backwoods Cabins Built On Arrival: Used V-Notch | Historic Brattonsville

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The Backwoods Cabin is typical of the type of structure the Scots-Irish settler would have built upon first arriving in the area. Constructed of readily available natural materials, the cabin was...

McConnell Log Cabin - More Permanent Structure: Logs | Historic Brattonsville

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McConnell Log Cabin - More Permanent Structure: Logs | Historic Brattonsville

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This detail of the logs in the McConnell Log Cabin depict how the logs were more carefully hewn and prepared as compared to the rough timbers used to construct the Backwoods Cabin. By this time the...

McConnell Log Cabin: Used Broad Axe | Historic Brattonsville 3

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McConnell Log Cabin: Used Broad Axe | Historic Brattonsville

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The broad axe is believed to be of Viking origin dating to early Scandinavia. It was used as both a weapon and a tool. It is likely that Scots-Irish would have been familiar with its use before coming...

McConnell Log Cabin: Used Half-Dovetail Notching | Historic Brattonsville

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McConnell Log Cabin: Used Half-Dovetail Notching | Historic Brattonsville

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The McConnell Log Cabin was moved here in 1983 from its original site on the McConnell Plantation three miles west of Brattonsville. It is typical of a later Scots-Irish dwelling that would have been...

Brick Fireplace in McConnell Cabin | Historic Brattonsville

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Brick Fireplace in McConnell Cabin | Historic Brattonsville

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Fireplace inside the McConnell Cabin. The Brick Kitchen and the McConnell Cabin are the only buildings in which fire was used. Early 1800s cooking is represented here.

Dairy and Original Slave Cabin | Historic Brattonsville

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Dairy and Original Slave Cabin | Historic Brattonsville

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To the left of Homestead House is the building believed to have been used as a Dairy. To the left of the Dairy is an Original Slave Cabin from the 1840s.

Reconstructed Slave Cabin | Historic Brattonsville

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Reconstructed Slave Cabin | Historic Brattonsville

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To the right of the Dairy is the Reconstructed Slave Cabin, built on the foundation of one of the original slave cabins.

Brick Fireplace in Reconstructed Slave Cabin | Historic Brattonsville

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Brick Fireplace in Reconstructed Slave Cabin | Historic Brattonsville

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Fireplace inside Reconstructed Slave Cabin

Shed & Wagon Used for Loading Corn | Historic Brattonsville

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Shed & Wagon Used for Loading Corn | Historic Brattonsville

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Shed and wagon used for loading corn

Cart for Loading Corn | Historic Brattonsville

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Cart for Loading Corn | Historic Brattonsville

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Cart used for loading corn. In addition to corn, Dr. John Bratton also grew wheat and oats, and much of his wealth came from growing cotton.

Double Pen Corn Crib | Historic Brattonsville

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Double Pen Corn Crib | Historic Brattonsville

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The structure to the right of the tree is the Double Pen Corn Crib.

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The Work Barn | Historic Brattonsville

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Farm animals helped farmers to succeed in agriculture.

Work Barn & Farm Animals | Historic Brattonsville

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Work Barn & Farm Animals | Historic Brattonsville

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Farm animals were kept at the Work Barn.

Work Barn & Small Corn Crib | Historic Brattonsville

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Work Barn & Small Corn Crib | Historic Brattonsville

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Left : Work Barn Right: Small Corn Crib for storing corn. After harvesting the corn, it would be left in the crib to dry with the shucks still on. After it dried out and the shucks were removed, it...

Wagon Used for Hauling Cotton | Historic Brattonsville

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Wagon Used for Hauling Cotton | Historic Brattonsville

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Wagon used for hauling cotton

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Wood Shed | Historic Brattonsville

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In the Wood Shed, wood working would be done and furniture would be made.

Wood Working Tools | Historic Brattonsville

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Wood Working Tools | Historic Brattonsville

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In the Wood Shed, tools were stored and repairs were made to the wagons.

Homestead House | Historic Brattonsville

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Homestead House | Historic Brattonsville

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The Homestead House was built between 1823 and 1826. This is where Dr. John Bratton and his family resided. He was a physician, as well as a farmer, and his success in agriculture, growing grains and...

Assembly/Dining Hall | Historic Brattonsville

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Assembly/Dining Hall | Historic Brattonsville

Episode 22

The exterior of the Assembly/Dining Hall. It was used for formal dinners, parties, recitals, and dances. This addition to the house stood as a sign of their wealth and status in the community.

Assembly Hall Entrance | Historic Brattonsville

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Assembly Hall Entrance | Historic Brattonsville

Episode 23

Entrance to the Assembly Hall

Cellar Beneath Assembly Hall | Historic Brattonsville

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Cellar Beneath Assembly Hall | Historic Brattonsville

Episode 24

Below the Assembly Hall is the cellar, which acted as a central storage and work area, and was used for food preparation. A dumb waiter was used to bring items from the cellar to the dining room.

Brick Kitchen for Homestead | Historic Brattonsville

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Brick Kitchen for Homestead | Historic Brattonsville

Episode 25

This was the main food preparation area for the Homestead. Food would be prepared and carried over. This was typical during this time period, in order to prevent fires. Be sure to view the 3D Virtual...

Brick House & Remains of Store | Historic Brattonsville

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Brick House & Remains of Store | Historic Brattonsville

Episode 30

To the right of the historical marker is the Brick House, the last of the original Bratton Plantation buildings, constructed between 1843 and 1845. To the right of that are the remnants of the Bratton...