Dockery Plantation was established in 1895 and was home to many blues singers who learned from one another. In 12 Million Black Voices, Wright not only emphasizes the importance of the plantation itself to the behaviour and psyche of the average African-American worker, but also the importance of music to them. Visitors to the plantation can roam amongst the historic buildings or follow a guided tour along a trail. Either way, I think that visiting the plantation will not only give me a better appreciation for the atmosphere and environment that the African-American slaves were forced to work in, but will also allow me to appreciate blues music. The connection that one feels when visiting a historic site is quite unparalleled and I hope to reach a better understanding of the struggles that African-Americans went through and the hope that they put into their blues music.
DINING 1. The Country Platter In an effort to be as Southern as humanly possible, after touring Dockery Plantation for most of the morning and afternoon, I will dine at The Country Platter. I look forward to sampling some of their "soul food and southern homestyle cooking".
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