The Colfax Massacre in History and Memory
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Special Event
On Easter Sunday 1873 over 100 African Americans were murdered by white supremacists near Colfax, Louisiana. This massacre of Black citizens and voters was among the most devastating acts of terrorism to take place during Reconstruction, though the contested memory of what white community members called a “riot” has, until recently, been hotly debated since. Join a park ranger4 for an evening program which explores the history of the Colfax Massacre and the changing memorialization of this event 160 years later.
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
The Second Founding of America Learning Center at 913 West Street, Beaufort SC
Schedule
Date:
Apr 12, 2023
Time:
6:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour and 30 minutes
Contact Information
Christopher Barr
843-441-3156
Contact Us
Event Type
- Talk
Tags:
reconstruction era, colfax massacre, 150th anniversary, beaufort national historic landmark district