Freedom's Fortress and the "Contraband Decision"
On May 23, 1861 - six weeks after the first shots of the Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter - Virginia voters ratified the state's secession ordinance. Virginia no longer consider…
On May 23, 1861 - six weeks after the first shots of the Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter - Virginia voters ratified the state's secession ordinance. Virginia no longer consider…