In March of 1859, the largest sale of human beings in the history of the United States took place at a racetrack in Savannah, Georgia. During the three days of the sale, raindrops fell increasingly on the racetrack. It was almost as though the heavens were crying. So, too, fell teardrops from many of the 436 men, women and children who were auctioned off during the three days, The sale would thereafter be known as
"The Weeping Time"
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7TH ANNUAL WEEPING TIME FESTIVAL IN SAVANNAH GEORGIA
MARCH 7, 2026
Event Place; 1100 West Gwinnett Street at the Water Works Plaza
