Richmond Hill Plantation: Henry & Clara Ford's Southern Home

[@lavery1965]

I love when people save these old homes.

[@denton1972]

Stewardship of history is a constant in the American creed. Fabulous effort!

[@paulamcdonald6568]

That would sincerely be my dream to work, volunteer to have access to historical libraries, antiques I adore them. I am a serious bibliophile.

[@Beth-ve7ob]

The Hermitage was much more unique and far prettier. What a shame that more of its facade was not replicated.

[@bscottb8]

Agreed -- The Hermitage by architect Henry McAlpin (1777-1851) had exquisite proportions. Since the plans survive, perhaps a replica will one day grace the mansion's original site.

[@MaryAnnMsbl34]

Georgia has so much plantation land. Built and cleared by Southerners and then bought and modernized by rich Northerners.

[@generalvictoriouskilljoy8146]

I'm thinking the land was not cleared by these rich slave owners.

[@patriciamorales8057]

Built and cleared by SLAVES

[@cowdaddy4595]

Henry Ford planted cotton and hired black people to pick it so that he could watch and relive the days of old as a true southern gentleman. The Fords would visit here during cotton season. Henry would give a $10 bill daily to the person who picked the most cotton. Henry Ford was a great American industrialist.