Amazing History of pebble hill plantation
The amazing history of the Hanna family involvement with Pebble Hill begins in 1896 when Melville Hanna acquired the property. In 1901, the plantation was given by Melville to his daughter, Kate. This is the point in history where this portion of the Pebble Hill story will begin. This pictorial history, with annotated text, is presented as a four-part series.
To begin your historical adventure, entitled Life on a Shooting Plantation - A Gilded Age Adventure for the Powerful and Prominent, please click on the links below. As different installments of this series are made available, each will be posted with its own link. Enjoy!
Life on a Shooting Plantation, a gilded age adventure for the powerful and prominent - Part 1
Setting the stage . . . Learn More
Life on a Shooting Plantation, a gilded age adventure for the powerful and prominent - Part 2
Melville Hanna purchases Pebble Hill . . .Learn More
Life on a Shooting Plantation, a gilded age adventure for the powerful and prominent - Part 3
Kate Benedict Hanna Ireland Harvey, Mistress of Pebble Hill, 1901 thru 1936 . . . Learn More
Life on a Shooting Plantation, a gilded age adventure for the powerful and prominent - Part 4
1936 - Miss Pansy becomes mistress of Pebble Hill. . . Learn More
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