Black Heritage Sites : The South

A unique guide to the major landmarks of African Amer. history across the U.S. The two companion vols. (South & North) include descriptions & detailed visitor info. for hundreds of places of nat. & local significance, from churches & schools to landmarks of the civil rights movement. This vol. includes more than 500 sites of national & regional importance in 23 states & Wash., D.C. Entries are organized by state, then alpha. by city & town. There are anecdotes & background on locations & historical figures, & an easy-to-use key with address, driving directions, visiting hours, phone numbers fees, & special interest for children, plus essays on geographic regions & landmark historic events. 150 B&W photos. Winner, ChoiceÓ Outstanding Acad. Book Award.Curtis, Nancy C. is the author of 'Black Heritage Sites : The South', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422352199 and ISBN 1422352196.