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Tag Archives: interpretation of slavery
What Was So Wrong with Slavery?
“What was so wrong with slavery and why did it cause the Civil War?” This question was asked of a seasonal park ranger at the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center a few years ago. This question was asked by a white … Continue reading
Alexander Stephen and the Cornerstone Speech
On March 21, 1861—one hundred and fifty-eight years ago today—Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens was in Savannah, in his home state of Georgia. Seven states had already declared themselves seceded from the Union, and Stephens addressed a large crowd to … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Stephens, Confederacy, Cornerstone Speech, interpretation of slavery, slavery
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Play Review – “Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley: From Slavery to Modiste”
In June 2018 I had the opportunity to attend a production of the new stage play Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley: From Slavery to Modiste at The Old Globe Theater in San Diego, California. Entering the theater, I was unfamiliar with the … Continue reading
