This photo was taken at Wormsloe Plantation in Savannah, Georgia, a site that carries a profound and complex legacy. Established in the 18th century, Wormsloe was once a slave plantation, emblematic of the system that fueled the South’s economic prosperity. Plantations like this were central to the booming agricultural economy, producing wealth through the forced labor of enslaved people. That prosperity, however, came at an immeasurable human cost, and it was this dependence on slavery that ultimately drove the tensions leading to the American Civil War. Today, Wormsloe endures as both a historical landmark and a reminder of the painful truths embedded in America’s past. Walking its grounds, one is confronted not only with the beauty of its sweeping oak-lined avenue but also with the weight of its history—a place where stories of resilience, suffering, and transformation continue to echo through time.