jul 2, 1822 - Denmark Vesey
Description:
Denmark Vesey was a literate, skilled carpenter and leader among African Americans in Charleston, South Carolina. He was accused and convicted of being the ringleader of "the rising," a major potential slave revolt planned for the city in June 1822; he was executed.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 2, 1822
Now
~ 202 years ago
