The Uncle Wes Cabin at Stratford Hall is a heartfelt tribute to William Wesley “Uncle Wes” Payne, an influential African American figure in Westmoreland County. The cabin, built in his honor, showcases his legacy as a symbol of perseverance, culture, and community. Uncle Wes’s life and work, intertwined with the African American experience in the region, are commemorated through this site, which holds historical significance in honoring the contributions of Black individuals in the Northern Neck.
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