Man unknowingly buys former plantation house where his ancestors were enslaved

Go behind the scenes of this 60 Minutes story here: https://youtu.be/xaQkl1xd6uI

I wonder how their ancestors would’ve felt if someone would’ve told them someday your family will own this place. I love this incredible story.

The fact that the sister called the house “the scary house”.. it’s a reminder that DNA has memory.

He doesn't even realize it but he is breaking a multitude of generational curses and doing right by his ancestors blessing peace and joy be with this family always.

His conversation with the tree 🙏🏼💕😭💕😭💕😭🙏🏼 "You were here while my ancestors were here" I would've been a bucket of tears being interviewed 😭😭😭😭 This was so sad and triumphant at the same time!!!

I think about 150 years ago on that plantation, an enslaved person said “I am going to own this place one day, or one of my family will”. And they truly believed it.

It didn’t hit me until the whole family was shown celebrating together in that house… I went straight into tears 😭 . In a place where their family probably didn’t even get the opportunity to go inside unless it was to serve, be violated or beaten to nearly their deaths….. To their descendants living, owning and communing within that same home .. A miracle.

I can tell Fred and his family are impeccable people with good hearts. I am so happy for their vindication over what was done to their ancestors. I am also grateful for the people along the way that made the purchase possible. Idk if I could be brave enough to stand on the land that my ancestors suffered on. I would probably weep and mourn and never return. I’m in tears just watching this episode. I hope the Miller family keeps this property for ever!

The end has me in tears, this family turned a place of torment and pain into a place for family, a reclaiming of their history. I am beyond touched 💙

The fact that lady was alive at the same time as a relative who had been through slavery really put it into perspective how recent slavery is…

IT’S NOT EVEN MY FAMILY BUT IM SO PROUD THAT YOUR FAMILY GETS A FULL CIRCLE MOMENT- especially with your mom the oldest living matriarch gets to see this moment before she closes her eyes. Thank you Lord! So many tears and prayers by the ppl generations before. Then to actually have your relatives bodies on the property- Your family is literally “ whole” . Your ancestors are literally watching over you

Fred you said “I’m gonna fix.” You made me cry. Thanks for buying the house. Thanks to your family!!! I’m Inspired !!

“We have to do something about this. And I will. I’m gonna fix it.” had me bawling my eyes out. This is such a bittersweet story. If there is a life after this one, I know his ancestors are so proud of him.

Can you imagine their ancestors saying one day we're going to own this place? I'm so glad they have found comfort . They have definitely brought happiness to their ancestors souls.

I appreciate how this news anchor refers to our ancestors as "enslaved people" because they were indeed human beings and not created for slavery. Language matters. Thank you for the respect.

I love how they are making new happy loving memories as a family in their home. It’s almost like they are rewriting history and turning it from sadness and tragedy to happiness and love. They are taking back their power for their ancestors. Such a beautiful family and home.

Lovely story. My mother in law was not black, but lost both parents as a child and had no history, not even grandparents. She too was from Pennsylvania. It bothered her so my husband spent two years, learned latin to study old documents, visited grave yards, and was able to trace her back to 1100 in England. He wrote up the findings in novel form, made charts, and contacted and sent copies to all relatives. It gave her a sense of belonging. How sad and horribly frustrating it must be to come from slavery and have that history lost forever. I hope your families story shows others how to attempt to search for any information that might exist.

“Hugging the tree” gives me chills. I know one of the ancestors touched and probably leaned on the tree for strength & support. 😭

This made me cry my family is Native American and we can’t find our history. I’m so happy this family found some of there history ❤️

WOW! That’s powerful… to learn about the Miller family’s history in 26 short minutes….. my head is spinning…… I would really enjoy visiting that family and share a piece of cake with them…. I’m moved beyond belief! May the good lord watch and care after this family.