On its 150th anniversary, we remember the single most violent instance of racial violence during the Reconstruction Era, which laid the foundation for segregation in the United States. The Colfax Massacre is often left out of history books, even though it fundamentally affected racial relations and altered the fabric of not only Louisiana but the country as a whole. Inscriptions: (left) “this great / hight makes / me dizzy” and (right) “got his foot in it / Credit Mobelier” The inscriptions “this great / hight makes / me dizzy” and “got his foot in it / Credit Mobelier” appear near Colfax. Although not directly involved with the massacre, Colfax was associated with government corruption, having been implicated in the Crédit Mobilier scandal. The Kirkpatricks also included a depiction of Grant’s vice president, Schuyler Colfax. The words “Freedom / in / Louisiana” sarcastically point out the government corruption and social inequity that contributed to the devastation in Colfax. citizens of all races equal protection under the law. Inscriptions on the surface state, “Our protection / under the / Civil-right / Bill,” a reference to the Civil Rights Act of 1866 that provided U.S. Atop the monument stands Lady Liberty, who ironically watches a violent instance of voter suppression. Wallace and Cornwall Kirkpatrick, the potters who made the Liberty Monument in 1873, clearly had a visceral reaction to hearing news about the event. Historians estimate that between 60 and 150 Black Americans were killed that day. The group of white men then murdered most of the Black men. The two forces fought until the Black militia was forced to surrender. A mob of 150 white men, including former Confederate soldiers and members of the Ku Klux Klan and the White League, stormed the courthouse and fired a cannon on the group inside. Out of fear that the White League would seize control of the local government, an all-Black militia took control of the courthouse in April 1873. They created the “White League,” a heavily armed paramilitary group that intimidated Black and white Reconstructionists across the state. Grant sent federal military support to support the Republican Reconstructionist candidate, white Southerners retaliated. It stemmed from the 1872 governor election in Louisiana, which had resulted in a split vote between the Democrat and Republican candidates.
Known as the Colfax Massacre, it is among the worst examples of the systemic brutality perpetrated by white supremacist terrorist groups on Black Americans in U.S. The Anna Pottery “Liberty Monument,” on view in the Bearing Witness exhibition in the Galleries, tells the story of the especially violent event that occurred on April 13 of that year. The bitter resentments of former slave owners and their struggles to retain power erupted in fighting throughout the South, notably in Louisiana in 1873.
During the Reconstruction era, the political participation and social status of many Black Americans increased, while domestic-terrorist groups such as the Ku Klux Klan fought to keep white-supremacist policies in place. The years after the Civil War were rife with violence and unrest as the country grappled with reunification and creating an equitable society. Tram tours do not require reservations.Liberty Monument by Cornwall Kirkpatrick and Wallace Kirkpatrick, Anna Pottery, Anna, Illinois, 1873. While you’re here for the market, explore all that Winterthur has to offer! House tours are by reservation only. The Artisan Market is included with a general admission ticket, which includes access to the 60-acre garden, miles of paths and trails, a self-guided introductory tour of the house, exhibitions, and a garden tram tour. On Sunday, enjoy The Midnighters, 10:00 am–1:00 pm Allison Dietz 12:00–3:– pm and The Quixote Project, 1:00–4:00 pm. Spend a summer day exploring Winterthur and being inspired by the collection and landscape, while shopping for unique, original objects, including antiques and collectibles furniture and home décor upcycled and architectural salvage pieces high-quality crafts and handmade items vintage clothing and jewelry artisanal and small-batch gourmet packaged goods original art in a variety of media and garden items.Įnjoy live music, too! Saturday’s performers are: The Joe Hillman Band, 10:00 am–1:00 pm Allison Dietz, 12:00–3:00 pm and The Midnighters, 1:00–4:00 pm. Many of the region’s most talented craftspeople will present their outstanding examples of modern-day artisanship. Experience fine craftsmanship at our first-annual Artisan Market.
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