This is a memorial for those who fought and died defending land they loved! Regardless of what you think this is our history of many peoples ancestors and an important part of the History of Savannah, Georgia and the South. And for the fools here might I ask you how you’d feel if the British started calling every single America traders and demanded all memorials removed from the war they lost! And what of the Cherokee and other tribes who fought for the south? People who weren’t treated as equals underneath the American flag, were they traders as well?
If you’re triggered by people in the south remembering their history and the war crimes and years of suffering caused by the Union both during and after the war go stay away from the south and go somewhere else! You’re not...
Read moreForsyth Park is a beautiful, welcoming space—but it’s marred by a massive, ugly monument glorifying those who fought to keep people enslaved. This isn’t just a relic of history; it’s a celebration of oppression. How can Savannah justify honoring those who defended racism instead of those who suffered under it? It’s time to replace this disgraceful statue with a memorial that acknowledges the enslaved people who built this city or those who fought for freedom. History should be remembered—but...
Read moreThis monument is a unique historical landmark and a good reminder of those who loved their southern states. While Confederate monuments have become more controversial over the years, I'm glad to see this monument still standing as a reminder of the terribly bloody war we fought against one another so that it will never...
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