Remembering Suwannee: Black history in Suwannee County, Part 3

Eric Musgrove Contributor We ended our discussion last week talking about the First Seminole War, in which former slaves played an important role. This week, we continue our discussion of African American history in Suwannee County. As this article begins, I must stress that my philosophy has always been that we must talk about all of history, not just the good parts. History is full of bad and ugly events, and as a historian, I believe it is my duty to present all of them, even if it is not the version that many people believe or accept. Furthermore, we must remember that what was considered acceptable at one time may no longer be considered such due to our “modern” sensibilities. I