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Alexander Stephen and the Cornerstone Speech

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Todd Arrington

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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Play Review – “Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley: From Slavery to Modiste”

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Sarah Kay Bierle

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 →

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