- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- Praise House
- Creator:
- Richard N Horne
- Date of Original:
- 2019-11-10
- Subject:
- Buildings--Georgia
Church buildings--Georgia
Trees--Georgia
Slaves--Religious life
Plantations--Georgia - Location:
- United States, 39.76, -98.5
- Medium:
- color photographs
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- Praise houses were built on plantations by enslaved people for worship services. These services often included the ring shout, in which rhythmic hand clapping and counterclockwise dancing were performed to spirituals.
Photograph of a praise house, which stands on a Coffin Point Plantation. The small white building features two small square windows on either side of the solid front door. A white staircase leads to the entrance. Trees surround the structure.
Praise houses were built on plantations by slaves for worship services. These services often included the ring shout, in which rhythmic hand clapping and counterclockwise dancing were performed to spirituals. - Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/geechee-and-gullah-culture/m-8797/
- Rights Holder:
- Photograph by Althea Sumpter
Image from Richard N Horne - Additional Rights Information:
- Please contact holding institution for information regarding use and copyright status.
- Original Collection:
- http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/geechee-and-gullah-culture
Forms part of: New Georgia Encyclopedia - Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
- Rights:
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