The origins of Memorial Day

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By jove! You've got it! I have never read the book, but I saw an excerpt from it a few years ago, and it mentioned the black community of Charleston preparing graves for Union soldiers who had died as prisoners there. Thank you, my fair gentlemen.

It also reminds me to ask our gift shop manager to order the book for next year's programming at Surratt House. We will be focusing on Life on the Home Front, and one segment will include draping Surratt House in mourning. This book would be an excellent accompaniment.