Recommended recources for understanding the history around slave badges, including resources about Charleston, the US Civil War, and African American history. BOOKS AND ARTICLES American History A People's History of the U.S. 1492-present - Very well-written and easy to read, the book is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Alternative perspectives on all main periods in American history supported by primary research. The Reader's Companion to American History - Excellent reference book. Like an encyclopedia, but more interesting to read. More books on American History Slavery and African American History American Slavery 1619-1877 - Excellent scholarly overview and analysis of slavery in America. The Slave Community: Plantation Life in the Antebellum South - Very well-written description and analysis of the life of a slave, formed from piecing together a variety of primary historical sources More books on Slavery and African American History Civil War History Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era - Pulitzer Prize winning book. An outstanding historical account of the Civil War. The Civil War: Strange & Fascinating Facts - Entertaining and lively collection of trivia and interesting facts about the Civil war More books on Civil War History Charleston and South Carolina History Charleston! Charleston!: The History of a Southern City - Comprehensive book on the history of Charleston. South Carolina: A History - Best overall reference on South Carolina history. More books on Charleston and South Carolina History Books for Historical Collectors Warman's Civil War Collectibles - Detailed listing of a variety of Civil war artifacts and estimated values. Images in Black: 150 Years of Black Collectibles - Includes many images, description of item and historical context, and estimated values. More books for Historical Collectors ONLINE INFORMATION SCIway (South Carolina Information Highway) - An extensive collection of information on South Carolina, including an informative African American section. Charleston Black Heritage - Site serving as a guide for African-American tourism in Charleston, South Carolina Civil-War.net - Collection of Civil War information and related links Stanford University Library and Educational resources - Collection of links to resources on slavery. Smithsonian Magazine - Website for the Smithsonian museum NegroArtist - Portal of the African America Artists and African American History. MUSEUMS AND LIBRARIES AND LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Charleston County Public Library, Charleston, SC Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture, Charleston, SC Charleston Museum, Charleston, SC South Carolina State Museum, Columbia, SC Charleston Strolls - Unique guided tours of the Charleston area.

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