PLOT SUMMARY: The great-great-grandmother of Michelle Obama was laid to rest in 1938 in Kingston, Georgia. The legacy of the First Lady’s ancestor was recounted in a New York Times article in 2009. Today, a memorial at Queen Chapel Methodist Church honors the resting place of Melvinia, who was born a slave in South Carolina. All visitors to the property are asked to call and confirm their trip in advance.
PHONE: 678-986-0752, Queen Chapel Methodist Church
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