As we celebrate Black History Month, it seems fitting to honor the rich heritage and remarkable journey of former First Lady Michelle Obama, whose ancestral roots trace back to Georgetown, South Carolina. Her family's story is an inspirational testament to resilience, determination, and pursuit of the American dream.
Friendfield Plantation
Michelle Obama's paternal great-great-grandfather was Jim Robinson. Mr. Robinson was born into slavery in 1850 on the Friendfield Plantation in South Carolina which is near Georgetown. Friend field Plantation spanned over 3,300 acres and was home to more than 200 enslaved individuals in the early 19th century. Despite the oppressive conditions, the Gu...