Back to Eden to travel back in time once more

Mar. 16—HENDERSON — After the historical reenactments last month, Kenneth Spellman, founder of Back to Eden, said there will be more performances this weekend.

There's a performance at 11 a.m. and at 1 p.m. on Saturday, he said.

The idea behind the reenactment is to show a "different side of slavery," said Spellman, who is Black, last month. "We also showed that Ms. Betty, that's the lady in the house, the plantation owner," said Spellman at the time, "she had compassion for the slaves because her son had fathered the girl that worked in the house. So, actually, all the light complexion people were in the house working... [It] kind of showed... that all of the slave owners weren't mean, because they had family that was working there."

Unlike last time, there are no limits on the number of attendees — the indoor scenes have been moved outdoors to better accommodate more people. Tickets are free, but donations are welcome, said Spellman.

Terrance Afer-Anderson, a filmmaker, and Michael Lamell, a producer, are planned to be in attendance, said Spellman. Afer-Anderson is planning on shooting a film at the Satterwhite Point Road property.

If you're interested in attending or for further details, call 252-572-2358. Spellman has produced a book depicting scenes from the reenactment as well, available by calling the same number.