Historic Churches of Fredericksburg

by Aubrecht, Michael

• ISBN13: 9781596293939
• ISBN10: 1596293934
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-08-29
• Publisher: History Pr

Summary

Historic Churches of Fredericksburg: Houses of the Holy recalls stories of rebellion, racism and reconstruction as experienced by Secessionists, Unionists and the African American population in Fredericksburg's landmark churches during the Civil War and Reconstruction eras. Using a wide variety of materials compiled from the local National Park archives, author Michael Aubrecht presents multiple perspectives from local believers and nonbelievers who witnessed the country's "Great Divide." Learn about the importance of faith in old Fredericksburg through the recollections of local clergy such as Reverend Tucker Lacy; excerpts from slave narratives as recorded by Joseph F. Walker; impressions of military commanders such as Robert E. Lee and "Stonewall" Jackson; and stories of the conflict over African American. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. 9
Introduction: Battlefields and Believers	p. 11
Fredericksburg Baptist Church	p. 33
Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site)	p. 51
St. George's Episcopal Church	p. 65
Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church	p. 83
Fredericksburg United Methodist Church	p. 99
Conclusion: Landmarks and Legacies	p. 111
Locations	p. 115
Bibliography	p. 117
About the Author	p. 125
About the Cover	p. 127
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