Nat Turner's Rebellion, also known as the Southampton Insurrection, was a significant slave rebellion that took place in Southampton County, Virginia, in August 1831. Nat Turner, a literate enslaved African American preacher, led a group of enslaved individuals in a violent uprising against white slaveholders.

On the night of August 21, 1831, Turner and a small band of followers began their rebellion by systematically targeting white families in the area. Over the course of two days, they killed around 60 white people. The rebellion was eventually suppressed by local militia and state forces, and Turner was captured in October.

In the aftermath of the rebellion, many more enslaved individuals were killed in retaliation, and Turner himself was tried, convicted, and executed. The revolt led to widespread fear among white slaveholders in the South and resulted in harsher restrictions on enslaved people.

Nat Turner's Rebellion remains one of the most infamous slave uprisings in American history and highlighted the brutal realities of slavery while also inspiring future generations in the fight for freedom and equality. Turner's legacy continues to be remembered and honored as a symbol of resistance against oppression.