Hampton, Virginia

by Arcadia Publishing

Overview

From the Civil War period, Hampton's African-American community has fashioned strong churches, institutions, businesses, and a major university where political and economic leaders have emerged.

The indefatigable spirit of a people once called ""contraband"" has a remarkable story illustrated by vintage photographs of Emancipation Oak, Freedom Fortress, Aberdeen Gardens, Little England Chapel, Bayshore Beach, and other historic sites.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738518107
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	08/10/2005
Series:	Black America Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

In Hampton, Virginia, cultural/social scientist and resident Colita Nichols Fairfax shows how social policies influenced and impacted African-American life and history. This assemblage captures the resolve of a community that reared and educated children, established spiritual institutions, lobbied for political power, and built a resort to ensure that "freedom" would visit future generations.