While on a 20 mile slack pack I came across some literature posted on a board , it explained that I was about to enter 1.4 miles of the abandoned remains of the Brown Mountain Creek Community, which was a small farming community of freed slaves from the mid 1800's to early 1900's
As I walked hair stood up on back of my neck and tears welled in my eyes to think that my ancestors lived here and thrived. To think what they must of been up against in that time. I have never felt more connected to my heritage until now. Walking through along side the creek you can see rock retaining walls, foundations, and some stone walkways are incorporated right in the trail it's self. It was a humbling experience to think how far we have come, from some one telling us we were no longer someone else's property and many in the deep south not even knowing they were free till the mid 1930's smh to trail blazers and trend setters that my people have become in all walks of life.
If you would like to learn more about this community and get an understanding of what I got to see and experienced while walking through this part of the AT go to:
http://www.nbatc.org/1992Interview.htm
Till next time
Nomad
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