monuments

Discusses the history of Confederate monuments and the efforts to both erect and preserve them by some, and protest and remove them from public spaces by others. Explains how organizers view the monuments on both sides of the issue, how gerrymandering and heritage laws were passed during various eras to protect them, and how Black elected officials and others have fought against such legislation.

"Legend says that the haunting lights over the rapids on the James River at night are the ghosts of long-dead soldiers still fighting the Civil War. Just past the water lies historic Belle Isle, the former Union soldier prisoner-of-war camp, now a city park filled with crumbling ruins and dark wooded trails. When brothers Sam and Derek explore the island and local monuments to Richmond's past on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with their friend Caitlin, some ghosts may be more alive than they expected! Join the adventure as the kids face their fears and a confederate biker gang led by the notorious Mad Dog DeWitt"--Back cover.

This picture book provides an overview of the significance, history, and current state of the Jefferson Memorial. Key words and more detailed facts are provided at the end of the book, to help adults round out young readers' knowledge on the topic.

Profiles a variety of historical sites which played an important role, be it military, political, economic, or social, in the Civil War.

Profiles a variety of historical sites which played an important role, be it military, political, economic, or social, in the American Revolution.