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Primarily known as the birthplace of three prominent and celebrated Americans, our nation’s first and fifth presidents and the South’s most revered general during the War between the States, Westmoreland County enjoys a fascinating and diverse history, one shaped by both the contributions of its white and black citizens. Like many Southern states, Virginia’s Northern Neck did not legalize formal education for African Americans until 1870. From that date to 1958, black students studied in small “separate but equal” oneand two-room schoolhouses throughout the county and remained
segregated until 1970. African-American Education in Westmoreland County is a unique study of the traditions, institutions, and people who were involved in teaching and educating the black population throughout the county. In this volume, with many never-before-published photographs, you
will take a visual journey through the area’s past and visit the oneand two-room schoolhouses of Templemans, Potomac, and some of the smaller areas, such as Frog Hall and Mudbridge; and meet the dedicated and creative teachers and their students who studied and learned in this picturesque region nestled between the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers.
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Through a collection of vintage photographs, the Images of America series allows readers to explore the history that makes each city, town, or state unique.
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Hundreds of ornately decorated rooms, gardens and greenery and more–Walk through the history of the Biltmore Estate, one of America’s many displays of personal wealth and decadence. Although Charleston’s contemporary gardens are well documented in other sources, those of past generations are depicted here, reminding readers that Charleston was primarily a city of family homes where life was enjoyed in the garden. Once home to fishermen and well-to-do winter vacationers, the area’s gulf beaches became a popular getaway for newly prosperous middle-class families, anxious to put war-weary years behind them. Within these pages, the story of Jekyll’s transformation unfolds through historic photographs of the island, its early residents, and devoted beachcombers. Images of America: Biloxi showcases the city’s history, including tales about the seafood and canning industries, immigration, religion, centuries of tourism, gambling, and diversity, as well as the Keesler Air Force Base. In 1941, Tuskegee, Alabama, was selected as the site of an important new development in military training. For the first time, black Americans were to be allowed to serve their country as members of the United States Army Air Corps.
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Historic photographs tell the story of one of the largest shipyards on earth and exemplify what American hands are capable of creating. On November 20, 1968, the Farmington No. 9 mine explosion changed the course of safety for future mining and the lives of 78 families whose sons, husbands, fathers, and loved ones never came back from the cateye shift the next day. Since 1936, Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky, has represented the gentility and excitement of Thoroughbred horse racing. To central Kentuckians, it is an enduring part of their culture and a fun place for all generations. From a hot springs attraction to a central location for gangsters, gambling, moonshine and organized crime, trace the evolution of this “loose buckle in the Bible belt”, now a resort and major tourist destination. The music that has been produced in Memphis over the past 100 years is as unique and diverse as the city itself. See how New Orleans became a place where several cultures met and blended to create a city and lifestyle unlike any in the United States.
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing (November 17, 1999)
Language : English
Paperback : 128 pages
ISBN-10 : 073850145X
ISBN-13 : 978-0738501451
Item Weight : 10.9 ounces
Dimensions : 6.5 x 0.31 x 9.25 inches
