The Almost Slave Hemp Rebellion of 1789

“It was an insurrection of the negroes, who were that night to have set fire to the large and beautiful town of St. Pierre… The combustibles were laid were laid in upwards of 100 houses (consisting of hemp dipt in Read More …

Consigned to endless fame, 1803

“And those who were laid at rest Oh! Hallowed be each name; Their memories are forever blest – Consigned to endless fame.” -Robert Emmet   watercolor on ivory miniature portrait by John Comerford of Robert Emmet during his trial, 1803 Read More …