Heroes of America
Record #:
27811
Author(s):
Abstract:
The story of the Red Strings or “Heroes of America” is detailed. The group fought for peace and rebelled against the Confederacy in North Carolina. The history of their involvement in the peace effort, support of the Union, and their association with deserters is detailed. The role of the Quakers in the war and the citizens of the Piedmont are also explained.
Source:
Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 21, May 2011,
p25
Subject(s):
North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Civilians; North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Desertion; North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Home front; North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Union sympathizers; North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Southern Unionists; Heroes of America (Red Strings)