All tagged Civil War History
During the Great Depression Juneteenth celebrations declined but the Civil Rights and Black Power movements of the 1960s and 70s revitalized the holiday in African American communities. Black history, educating people about African American contributions, and agitating for the advancement of African American needs (and sometimes for reparations) serves as the reason for the holiday, but down home cooking has attracted large crowds too.
I came across a source that describes how a Thanksgiving détente occurred during the Civil War (1861-1865) on a day like what later became a federal holiday under FDR.
Do you know were NFL and lacrosse Hall of Famer Jim Brown comes from? Brunswick, Georgia Is home to Jim Brown and The Farmer & The Larder restaurant. Learn more about this historic community rich in entrepreneurship and Civil War history.
