Sustaining identity, recapturing heritage : exploring issues of public history, tourism, and race in a southern town /

This book explores the complex web of public history, tourism, and race in Luray, VA, a small town in the Shenandoah Valley ensconced in Lost Cause heritage. By utilizing a diverse range of methodologies, including ethnography, this book demonstrates how contested race relations are in this area, an...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Denkler, Ann, 1965-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham : Lexington Books, ©2010.
Edición:1st pbk. ed.
Temas:
Public history > Virginia > Luray.
Historic sites > Interpretive programs > Virginia > Luray.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > Cultural.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Discrimination & Race Relations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Ethnic Studies > General.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Minority Studies.
Historic sites > Interpretive programs.
Historiography.
Public history.
Luray (Va.) > History.
Luray (Va.) > Historiography.
Virginia > Luray.
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Creating the past in Luray
  • " ... But slavery cured us of that weakness": The search for the "private" public history of African American in Luray
  • Subverting heritage and memory: Luray's "Ol' Slave Auction Block"
  • Tourism and battles for cultural identity
  • Recapturing identity: The "Life on the Mountain" exhibition at Shenandoah National Park.

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