Liberia - A Rose with Petals and Thorns - Pt 1

In this episode of Liberian Girl Unfiltered, we begin a journey through Liberia's complex and fascinating history. Using the powerful metaphor of a rose—beautiful yet thorny—we explore the nation's origins, the arrival of freed Black settlers, the indigenous tribes who called the land home, and the foundation of a country shaped by both hope and hardship. Join me as we uncover the petals and thorns that have made Liberia what it is today.Source: The Smithsonian InstitutionArchie P. Williams Center For Historical Information And Archives Research.The Liberian Heritage Society The Library of Congress - US The Library of Congress - US The Children of Lemongrass StreetTo read the collection of letters from the Liberia colony, 1830-1854, visit: Virginia Museum of History and Culture: Features numerous digitized collections of former slaves reporting back to their former masters.University of North Carolina: Contains collections on 19th-century African American history, including published Liberian letters.Library of Congress: Stores the extensive records and correspondence of the American Colonization Society.