Case Studies
Case Studies
Immerse yourself in the scholarly exploration of American Civil War monuments through our case studies. These analyses offer in-depth insights into the historical, cultural, and socio-political dimensions of each monument, shedding light on their enduring significance. Join us in unraveling the complexities of memory, representation, and commemoration embedded within these iconic landmarks.
United Daughters of the Confederacy
The United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) is an organization dedicated to the promotion of Confederate heritage in the United States. It was established in Nashville, Tennessee in 1894 and has its headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.
Massachusetts and the Civil War
When the former Union soldier Alfred S. Roe set out to document all the Civil War monuments in Massachusetts in 1910, he wrote that: ‘however much Massachusetts has done for the honor of the dead, she has done infinitely more for the living’.