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A cotton gin was used to clean the cotton, removing the seeds and stems Did you know that the word "gin," as in cotton gin, was an abbreviation for the word "engine"?
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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.
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Shed and wagon used for loading corn
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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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Fireplace inside Reconstructed Slave Cabin
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Spinning wheel used in the 18th century by the Bratton women, and in the 19th century by slaves, as women became more socially active.
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Loom inside one of the Reconstructed Slave Cabins, also referred to as the "Weave House." Be sure to view Living History: Made By Hand to gain a better understanding of what life was like during this...
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Entrance to the Assembly Hall
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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.
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The structure to the right of the tree is the Double Pen Corn Crib.