Binns

Arrie Binns, a former slave from Georgia, shares her life story with interviewer Minnie Branham Stonestreet in Washington-Wilkes. Living alone in a dilapidated cottage, Arrie reflects on her past, recounting her childhood during the Civil War, her experiences on the Sybert plantation, and the kindness of her master. She recalls the joys of community gatherings and the challenges faced after emancipation. Despite her losses, Arrie expresses gratitude for her upbringing and the values instilled by her former owners, highlighting a complex legacy of slavery.