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Signpost in the Tijuca Forest
The first sign, Cachoeira das Almas (Waterfall of Souls), is a historical place of worship for Afro-Brazilians.
Sugarcane mill in Bracuí (Engenho central de Bracuí)
Lithograph and present-day ruins of the sugarcane mill in Bracuí.
This sugarcane mill was inaugurated on June 12, 1885, by Souza Brothers & Co.
This sugarcane mill was inaugurated on June 12, 1885, by Souza Brothers & Co.
Timeline of people who lived in and occupied the Varner-Hogg plantation site
Timeline found inside the exhibition house.
Urucum in quilombo Santa Rita do Bracuí
Urucum is the original Tupi name (meaning "red color") of Bixa orellana, a shrub native to Central America. Many indigenous peoples of the Americas used the seeds of this plant to make body paint and lipstick.
View of the interior of the Main House at Varner-Hogg plantation site
The original furnishings have been removed and stored separately.
View of Varner Creek that leads to Brazos River
The second picture (without signage) is the view from the balcony of the second floor of the Main House.
