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From Plantation to Penitentiary: Archaeological Findings at Angola State Penitentiary

Belmont Mansion

April 4, 2008

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Join us for a night of discovery as archaeologist Stephanie Perrault of the LSU Museum of Natural Science, reveals her archaeological findings at the Angola State Penitentiary in Louisana, the site of the once famous plantation of Adelicia Acklen. Here in Nashville, Adelicia is predominately known for her summer home, Belmont Mansion. But what many people do not realize is that during Adelicia's day Angola was the center piece of seven plantations comprising over 11,500 acres! It was from these plantations that Adelicia earned the money to build Belmont Mansion in 1853. Following Adelicia's death all of the property in Louisiana became a state penitentiary. Until the 1970s, Angola State had one of the bloodiest histories of any prison in the United States. Today, it is one of the most secure, humane and efficiently run prisons in the country. Ms. Perrault will speak on the early days at the Angola Plantation. She might even bring an artifact or two.

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  Tickets: Free Admission

  Info Phone: (615) 460-5459

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  Dates:
  April 4, 2008

  Times:
  Friday 7:00

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  Belmont Mansion

  1900 Belmont Boulevard Nashville, TN 37212

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