Maroon Groups
Definition
Maroon groups refer to communities of runaway slaves who escaped from plantations and formed independent settlements in remote areas like swamps or mountains.
Analogy
Think of maroon groups like hidden villages in a video game. These are places where characters can escape from the main action, regroup, and plan their next moves. Just like these villages offer sanctuary in games, maroon communities provided a safe haven for runaway slaves.
Related terms
Quilombo: A Brazilian term for settlements founded by people of African origin including the Quilombolas, or Maroons.
Palenque: A Spanish term used in Latin America meaning a settlement of escaped slaves (Maroons).
Great Dismal Swamp Maroons: Refers specifically to the group of maroons who lived in the Great Dismal Swamp straddling Virginia and North Carolina.
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