E60: The House was in Her Family for 108 Years, and They Never Finished It

When you think of something being frozen in time, what comes to mind? Is it an old amusement park or a sanitorium? Well this week we discuss a plantation from the mid 1800’s in Natchez, Mississippi that is frozen in time mid-construction, and how a booming cotton and slave trading industry came crashing down. Find Us: As Told By ADHD Socials: TikTok: as.told.by.adhd Instagram: astoldbyadhd Spotify: As Told By ADHD Find Jamie: Instagram: jlmurr4 TikTok: jamiemurray370 Find Karena: Instagram: KarenaGabsB TikTok: Karena.Bridgett CHAPTERS: 00:38 Introduction and Personal Updates 01:21 Exploring the Concept of Being 'Frozen in Time' 03:21 Historical Context: Natchez, Mississippi 05:44 The Engagement Story and Its Significance 08:09 The Dark History of Slavery in Natchez 10:45 The Life of Holler Nutt and His Wealth 13:20 The Construction of Longwood Plantation 16:01 The Impact of the Civil War on Longwood Plantation 18:47 The Unique Features of Longwood Plantation 21:27 The Disturbing Reality of Historical Living Conditions 22:19 The Challenges of Parenthood in the 1860s 22:38 Impact of the Civil War on Families 23:57 Julia's Determination and Resilience 25:28 Legal Battles and Financial Struggles 26:46 Managing Land and Livestock for Survival 28:36 The Complex Legacy of Slavery 30:17 Julia's Life and Death: A Reflection on Time 32:15 Preservation of History and Its Narratives 34:23 The Reality of Slavery and Misconceptions 37:03 The Importance of Learning from History