Phoebe Pember: A Trailblazing Confederate Nurse
Phoebe Yates Levy Pember was a woman of resilience, intellect, and compassion who left an indelible mark on the history of the American South. Born on August 18, 1823, in Charleston, South Carolina, and raised in a prominent Jewish family, she later married and moved to Savannah, Georgia. Her life took a transformative turn during […]
Francis Bartow: Savannah’s Fallen Hero of the Confederacy
Francis Stebbins Bartow was a man of many roles: lawyer, politician, soldier, and staunch advocate of the Southern cause. Born on September 6, 1816, in Savannah, Georgia, Bartow’s life was one of ambition and conviction, culminating in his tragic death early in the Civil War. Though his time on the national stage was brief, Bartow’s […]
Lafayette McLaws: A Confederate General with Deep Savannah Roots
Lafayette McLaws, born January 15, 1821, in Augusta, Georgia, was a key figure during the Civil War. However, his story is not merely one of battlefields and military campaigns; it is also one of a man deeply tied to the culture and history of the South. McLaws spent much of his life in Georgia, and […]
Josiah Tatnall III: A Proud Navy Officer & Southern Gentleman
Josiah Tatnall III, born on November 9, 1795, in Savannah, Georgia, was a naval officer who left a lasting mark on both the United States Navy and the Confederate Navy. Coming from a prominent family with deep ties to Georgia his upbringing was steeped in the values of honor, duty, and loyalty. These qualities would […]
Moxley Sorrel: The Right Hand of General Longstreet
Gilbert Moxley Sorrel, born on February 23, 1838, in Savannah, Georgia, was a pivotal figure in the Confederate Army, serving as both a close aide and trusted officer to General James Longstreet. His keen mind and exceptional organizational skills made him an indispensable part of Longstreet’s command, and his loyalty to the Confederate cause never […]
Marie Myrick: A Pioneer of Southern Journalism and a Voice for Progress
Marie Myrick was a trailblazer in Southern journalism, a woman who defied societal expectations to leave an indelible mark on the history of American newspapers. Born in Macon, Georgia, on March 18, 1868, Marie developed a passion for writing at an early age. This passion, coupled with her tenacity, would later lead her to become […]