Monthly Archives: June 2016

The True Story of the ‘Free State of Jones’ | History | Smithsonian

With two rat terriers trotting at his heels, and a long wooden staff in his hand, J.R. Gavin leads me through the woods to one of the old swamp hide-outs. A tall white man with a deep Southern draw…

Source: The True Story of the ‘Free State of Jones’ | History | Smithsonian