Last Road to Freedom Documents Civil War Contraband Camps
Just discovered is this gem of a website dedicated to sharing the history of Civil War Contraband Camps. Most Americans have never …
Archdiocese to Publish Sacramental Records of Slaves, Free People of Color Online
The Archdiocese of New Orleans plans to make previously unpublished sacramental records dating from before Louisiana’s statehood available online. Archbishop Gregory Aymond will hold a news conference at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday with archdiocesean archivist Emilie Leumas to demonstrate how to search the records.