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Leaving Charleston on the city being bombarded, 1866. Creator: Unknown
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Leaving Charleston on the city being bombarded, 1866. Creator: Unknown
Leaving Charleston on the city being bombarded, 1866
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Leaving Charleston - A Moment of Displacement and Hope in the Aftermath of the Civil War
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This evocative image, titled "Leaving Charleston on the city being bombarded, 1866," captures a poignant moment in American history as a group of African American families and their livestock depart from Charleston, South Carolina, in the aftermath of the Civil War. The exact creator of this 19th-century illustration remains unknown, but it is part of the Jean Blackwell Hutson Division of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture at the New York Public Library. The scene is set against the backdrop of a city in ruins, with smoke rising from the distant horizon, indicating the recent bombardment that forced these families to leave their homes. The diverse group of people, including men, women, and children of various ethnicities, are carrying their possessions and leading their farm animals, such as horses and cattle, along the rutted road. The mixed-race children in the foreground, with their wide-eyed gazes, seem to embody the hope and uncertainty of a new beginning. This image serves as a powerful metaphor for the mass relocation and displacement of African Americans during the post-Civil War era. It also highlights the resilience and determination of these families to start anew, despite the challenges they faced. The presence of the animals in the scene underscores the importance of agriculture and self-sufficiency in the lives of these communities. Overall, "Leaving Charleston on the city being bombarded, 1866" is a poignant reminder of the rich and complex history of African Americans in the United States.
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