Forging Freedom: The Story of Gabriel's Rebellion
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- Were it not for a typical late summer storm in Central Virginia, the events planned for August 30, 1800 might have changed the history of our country forever. A slave named Gabriel, owned by Thomas Henry Prosser of Brookfield plantation, conceived and organized a widespread slave uprising. Involving several Virginia localities, it was possibly the most far-reaching slave uprising planned in the history of the South. The plan might have succeeded had it not been for a sudden, severe downpour and the disclosure of the plot by several slaves, including Tom and Pharoah, who belonged to Mosby Sheppard of Meadow Farm. The alarm went out and the rebellion was thwarted. The effects of the conspiracy were profound and as a result, county and state leaders instituted legislation to regulate the movement of slaves and free blacks. "Forging Freedom" was produced by HCTV in 2016.
I have lived here in Henrico for many years and have driven past Gabriel's historical marker thousands of times, yet never stopped to learn his story. It is so fascinating that such history happened here in my own backyard. Thankyou for sharing this story, you guys did a great job!
Thank you, GREAT Ancestor, GABRIEL for your BRAVERY and COURAGE, for your LEADERSHIP and SACRIFICE, but most of all, I THANK YOU for the LOVE of your people . Rest in POWER, GENERAL, and THANK YOU for your SERVICE. 🙌🏿 🖤🕯🙌🏿 🖤🕯🙌🏿 🖤🕯
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Rest in Power, Gabriel.
You are not forgotten
Denmark Vessey is another hero you should also research.
@@Cheesefist it was my study of Vessey that led me to Prosser and David Walker. Charleston still has a fearful slave vibe when you visit
@@muckmire3716 still don’t know why these stories where never taught in my history classes through school.
@@Cheesefist they dont want the idea of rebellion and revolt spreading. So they highlight the docile non violent stories
@@muckmire3716 it’s that’s true, that’s very dumb. That’s the same type of argument as “Violent movies and video games turn you into a serial killer”
Very interesting aspect of history, and confirms the yearning and commitment to Liberation that some Black people held in the Era of chattel slavery. Rest in Power- Honorable Gabriel Prosser!
That white guy singing that song for gabriel..... Made me cry! Wow! Just wow.
Thank you for this comprehensive telling of Gabriel's rebellion. He lead such a an inspiring and important life. I feel like I have a good grasp of the rebellion after watching this video. It's well produced and the many historians included bring much insight.
I am proud to be a direct descendant of Gabriel Prosser my name is Dominique Prosser
I thought he didn’t have any children.
Israelite
Thank you for sharing this story
He was teaching both white and black way back then that "The Slaves" were The Children of Israel, now people are acting like this is something new
Sad we have always had these sellouts.
Thank for telling us about a genuine hero, Gabriel Prosser.
Hey, Ms. Paulsons Humanities class its 2020 and I'm watching this video at my home desk! I wonder if the pandemic is still happening when you are seeing this huh. Anyways have a great day!
Спасибо за видео!
I'm looking for information on the artist who rendered the image Gabriel and the "Death or Liberty" flag. This is so striking and still, unfortunately, so relevant.
Great job!
The white musician should write a song about Nat turner 😆
I hope someone does justice to that story too one day. I also hope we take down the confederate statues and richmond and replace them with these real heroes.
@@tinabujno4910 Agreed.
Obviously an incredibly important moment in history, but most of us learned about Nat Turner's revolt in school growing up. I'd never heard of Gabriel until Tim wrote that song about him.
@@shawnrekiel7186 Nope, most of us don't learn about Nat Turner now. Ask anyone under 30.
@@bank80 wow. They just skip that part in u.s. history class now?
He was teaching slaves that they were Israelites. It was a non-violent message that even whites began to get on board with. Look up Mordecai Manuel Noah. Everyone once knew.
Hes a Legend the next Super Hero Movie should be about him!!!... We still out here fighting !
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Play Simple Song!
In every 1 of these slave revolts...its always that one.. weak ass snitch..who kills the entire thing. Happened with Nat Turner. Happened with Denmark Vesey. Happened with Gabriel. I live 10 mins from meadow farms now.
You're boy sold you out nat
I stopped the video as soon as the “singing” started.