In a time period when slavery was prominent in many of the American colonies, Georgia had surprisingly opposed the enslavement of Africans. However, slavery was not prohibited due to the moral principles of the Trustees of Georgia, but its clash with Georgia’s social and economic intentions. The Georgia Trustees banned slavery as it differed with the vision of the landowners prospering from their own hard work. However, slavery in Georgia finally emerged in 1751, since the lure of wealth that would be incurred by the colony proved too tempting.
This exhibit discussses the archival items corresponding to the evolution of slavery and slavery's impact on modern times. The exhibit contains various archival items further discussing the details of slavery.