Kingsley Plantation

Kingsley Plantation, located on Fort George Island in Florida, is a historic site that offers insight into early 19th-century life and the plantation economy. It was established by Zephaniah Kingsley, a prominent landowner and slave owner, and includes a preserved mansion, slave cabins, and fields. The site highlights the complex history of slavery, migration, and adaptation, emphasizing the lives of both the enslaved people and the free inhabitants. Today, it serves as an educational resource, showcasing the history of slavery, African-American culture, and Southern plantation development.