Nat Turner's Rebellion by Lauren Morton

Nat Turner's Birth

Oct 2, 1800

Nat Turner was born into slavery in Southampton County, VA .

Nat Turner's Rebellion

Period: Oct 2, 1800 to Nov 11, 1831

Overview of Nat Turner's Rebellion

Visions from God

Jan 1, 1825

Starting in 1825, Nat Turner claims he received visions from God. His first vision occurred after he ran away and encouraged him to return to slavery. It was at this point that he decided he needed to attack slavery from within the system.

Eclipse

Feb 1, 1831

Turner experiences an eclipse of the sun. He takes this to be his sign from God that it is time to take action against slavery.

The Rebellion

Aug 21, 1831

Nat Turner's Rebellion begins

Capture of Nat Turner

Oct 30, 1831

Turner was found hiding in the forest of the Dismal Swamp area. He was taken to the Southampton County Jail.

Interviews with Thomas Gray

Nov 1, 1831

Read the ConfessionsWhile in jail, Turner was interviewed by Thomas Gray, a local lawyer. Gray was the lawyer for other slaves who were charged with the rebellion. He also interviewed witnesses and survivors of the rebellion. Gray published his interviews and writings on the rebellion just weeks after Turner was executed. Within months, it sold over 50,000 copies.

Hanging of Nat Turner

Nov 11, 1831

Nat Turner was hung in Jerusalem, VA after a trial in which he was convicted and sentenced to death.