Voices from the Past: Enriching the Record through the Malone’s Church Oral History Project

Summary

This is an abstract from the session entitled "The Archaeology of Harriet Tubman's Birthplace", at the 2025 annual meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology.

Oral history plays an important role in preserving a community's cultural and historical identity. This paper focuses on members of Harrisville and Malone's Church, descendants of Harriet Tubman's family and friends in Dorchester County. By examining firsthand accounts and community memories, we discover the enduring influence of faith and family embedded in Malone's Church legacy. This research enriches our understanding of the African American past and enhances archeological practices by integrating narrative depth into physical findings. Ultimately, this research is committed to preserving the vibrant narratives of Malone's Church. By doing so, we want to foster a broader appreciation of the contributions of oral histories to historical archaeology and ensure that these stories continue to inspire and educate future generations.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Society for Historical Archaeology 2025   •
• The Archaeology of Harriet Tubman's Birthplace

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