The Lesesne name was prominent in South Carolina during the days of plantations and slavery. During slave uprisings in Charleston, many white families left for Barbados, taking loyal slaves with them. Descendants of Scipio Lesesne believe this is how he came to be born in Barbados on December 26, 1859.
Topics: Osceola County History, Scipio Lesesne, Black History Month
While segregation was a major issue in many places, the tensions between blacks and whites in Osceola County were much less. There weren’t as many restrictions in place, making integration much smoother for the county. Blacks and whites lived close to each other, and in some cases, even worked together. One place in particular that did not discriminate with employees was the Disston Sugar Mill.
Topics: Artifact Spotlight, Osceola County History, Osceola County Welcome Center and HIstory Museum, Scipio Lesesne, Hamilton Disston Sugar Plantation and Mill, Log Book
