Category Archives: Civil War Era

How Whites Used “Negro Balls” To Prevent Slave Revolts Before the Civil War

On Monday, January 28, 1861, the city of New Orleans was in a festive mood. Two separate (though definitely not equal) celebrations were being held in the city that night. Both were supposedly joyous occasions, but each had a far … Continue reading

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