Rediscover the Civil War through the voices that refused to be silenced
Unforgettable Sacrifice offers a groundbreaking exploration into the heart of African American memory of the Civil War, challenging conventional narratives and revealing a rich history preserved through oral traditions and communal efforts. Through extensive archival research and stories shared on the porches of African American families, Hilary Green provides a detailed examination of how diverse Black communities across the United States have actively preserved and contested the memory of the Civil War, from the nineteenth century to the present.
By rejecting the reduction of their experiences to mere footnotes in history, African Americans have established a vibrant commemorative culture that respects the complexity of their ancestors’ sacrifices and struggles. From the rural landscapes of Black Pennsylvanians to the heart of emancipated communities in the South, Green connects the narratives of those who not only fought on battlefields but also in the realms of memory and heritage, ensuring their stories of resilience, courage, and patriotism are remembered.
Unforgettable Sacrifice brings to light the untold stories of ordinary African Americans who took extraordinary steps in remembrance and resistance. By refusing to accept diluted narratives and lies, they have ensured the legacy of the Civil War includes the end of slavery, the valor of Black soldiers and civilians, and the ongoing struggle for democracy and full citizenship.
This book is a testament to the enduring power of memory and the steadfast spirit of the African American community. It is an indispensable addition to the libraries of scholars, general readers, and descendant communities alike, offering new perspectives on the lasting impact of the Civil War on American identity and the persistent pursuit of justice and equality.
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Note on Language and Sources | xi
Foreword by Edda L. Fields-Black | xiii
Porches: An Introduction | 1
Part I: Porches of My Mother’s Kinkeepers
1 Remembering the Enslavement of Black Pennsylvanians | 17
2 Honoring Liberators and the Grand Reception in Harrisburg, 1865 | 37
3 Joseph Winters’s Songs for Self-Made Men | 62
4 Cumberland Valley Veterans and the Grand Army of the Republic | 89
Porch Lessons I: Rebel, Father, and Veteran | 111
Part II: Porches of My Adopted Kinkeepers
5 The Limits of Emancipationist Memory in Richmond | 121
6 Black Women and the Persistence of Memory | 145
Porch Lessons II: More Than Names on a Page | 173
Part III Porches of My Father’s Kinkeepers
Porch Lessons III: The Other Syllabus | 187
7 Delayed Honor in the Charleston Lowcountry | 199
8 “More Than a Footnote” during the Sesquicentennial | 221
Toward Black Civil War Memory Studies: A Conclusion | 244
Locating Neal, Crawford, and Gabe: An Epilogue | 249
Acknowledgments | 259
Notes | 261
Bibliography | 343
Index | 375
Photographs follow page 200
Giới thiệu về tác giả
Hilary N. Green is the James B. Duke Professor of Africana Studies at Davidson College. A distinguished scholar, her research explores the intersections of race, memory, and education in the post–Civil War American South. She is the author of Educational Reconstruction: African American Schools in the Urban South, 1865–1890, co-author of the NPS-OAH Historic Resource Study of African American Schools in the South, 1865–1900, and co-editor of The Civil War and the Summer of 2020 (Fordham).
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