“Historic Haile Homestead is a distinguished museum and historic site situated in Gainesville. The Historic place was also known as Haile Plantation House or Kanapaha. It is managed by a non-profit organization comprising the Historic Haile Homestead and the Allen & Ethel Graham Visitors Center. In 1854, Thomas Evans and Serena Chesnut Haile relocated their family from Camden, South Carolina, to Alachua County, Florida, specifically Gainesville. Constructed with the aid of 56 enslaved laborers, their residence spans an impressive 6,200 square feet and features more than 12,500 words engraved throughout its rooms and closets. What distinguishes the Historic Haile Homestead is its renowned "Talking Walls," which provide a unique insight into the lives and experiences of the enslaved individuals who lived and worked on the homestead and the Haile family. The inscriptions by family and friends on the walls, dating back to the 1850s, have gained unique fame as "The Talking Walls." In most rooms and closets, well over 12,500 words were discovered.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Free Admission For Children Under 12.”
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