The Enslaved of Sully District - Chantilly
Title
The Enslaved of Sully District - Chantilly
Date
1817-1863
Description
In 1818, the estate of Charles Calvert Stuart, owner of Chantilly included 23 enslaved people. On December 31, 1854, Trolious Riley, Henry Riley, and Douglas Riley, and a man named Vincent, escaped from Chantilly farm in a bid for freedom. They were captured near Point of Rocks and soon after sold south to prevent them from liberating themselves again.
Source
“Unsuccessful Bid for Freedom: Plight of the Rileys.” Debbie Robison, February 8, 2008, published in Northern Virginia History Notes
http://www.novahistory.org/Freedom_Seekers.htm
http://www.novahistory.org/Freedom_Seekers.htm
“Chantilly, ca. 1817.” Debbie Robison, October 23, 2007, published in Northern Virginia History Notes
http://www.novahistory.org/Chantilly.html
http://www.novahistory.org/Chantilly.html
Location
North side of Route 50 across from the Chantilly Regional Library (Stringfellow Road)
Additional Notes
Demolished
Collection
Citation
“The Enslaved of Sully District - Chantilly,” Fairfax County African American History Inventory, accessed October 24, 2026, https://fairfaxaahi.centerformasonslegacies.com/items/show/181.