[don-o]

Years ago, I visited the Cyclorama in Atlanta. I did not know much, but was beginning my life long interest in the War Between the States. I asked a tour guide if any blacks had fought for the Confederacy.

She looked at me like I had two heads and sputtered, "Of course not."

I have since learned more of the truth, and it is an ongoing experience.

Thanks for posting this.

[4CJ]

I have since learned more of the truth, and it is an ongoing experience.

There are several books on the subject, stand watie can give you the name of one by Professor Blackerby (sp?). Also try Forgotten Confederates: An Anthology About Black Southerners by Charles Kelly Barrow, et. al., Black Southerners in Gray by Richard Rollins, and Black Southern Heritage (video) by Edward Smith and the above-mentioned Nelson Winbush.

[lentulusgracchus]

Years ago, I visited the Cyclorama in Atlanta. I did not know much, but was beginning my life long interest in the War Between the States. I asked a tour guide if any blacks had fought for the Confederacy.

Next time I'm in Atlanta, I'm going to drop by the Cyclorama again (it having been restored since I saw it), just so I can ask your tour guide the same question -- knowing the answer.

Yes, mother, I'm a naughty boy.

[nolu chan]

Harper's Weekly, Vol 7, No. 315, January 10, 1863

"Rebel Negro Pickets as seen through a Field-Glass"

[ZULU]

"I asked a tour guide if any blacks had fought for the Confederacy."

"Tour" guides are of varying quality and veracity.

Read a good documented book for accurate information.