In the mid 1700s when Mendenham had first been established, the Slave Quarters were used are the residence of the slave brought over from Africa and other slave rich countries. One of the slaves brought over was a Voodoo Priest who performed rituals with the use of the Canari. Rachel McBain the mistress of Mendenham, frequently visited these quarters were she had an affair with another slave. She also became obssessed with Voodoo, the religion of the African slaves.