Who is Nat Turner?

Nat Turner was a 31 year old enslaved man who led a enslaved people Rebellion on August 21, 1831. It is known as the deadliest and bloodiest Slave Revolt. Nat Turner was an educated minister. Turner was allowed to read and write. It is estimated only 10% of Enslaved people were literate.

Turner preached the bible to fellow enslaved people. He was known as “The Prophet”. Turner claimed he received messages from God through visions and nature.

“It is evil to keep these people in bondage, yet they cannot be freed. They must be educated! To free these people without education and with the prejudice that presently exists against them would be a ghastly crime.” - Nat Turner