Ruth Kennedy lives in one of the "Roosevelt Houses" on Gee's Bend. These houses were built during the Depression as part of a federal program. All kinds of things were going on at that time- the program included a health center, school, education for adults, and much more. Many residents were able to buy these houses and land from the federal government. The property was relatively inexpensive and low interest loans were available. For people who had been sharecroppers, the freedom of owning property was liberating. During the voting rights movement, owning land was a huge advantage, as many sharecroppers were booted off of their land as retaliation for political action.
Ruth's late husband added on to the original Roosevelt house. It is a beautiful home. Light, airy, warm.
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