Name/Title
Caroline Howard Gilman and Confederate Refugee Life in GreenvileEntry/Object ID
RG134-06-05Description
Caroline Howard Gilman, a Northern-born author and Charleston resident, became a notable Confederate refugee during the Civil War. After Union forces threatened Charleston, she relocated with her daughters to Greenville, South Carolina, a popular haven for displaced Southerners. There, Gilman engaged deeply in relief work, joining the Greenville Ladies Association to aid Confederate soldiers. Her letters reveal the hardships of refugee life, from shortages and inflation to the arrival of Union troops in 1865. Despite personal losses and the turmoil of war, Gilman remained committed to the Southern cause, documenting her experience with clarity, compassion, and resilience.Collection
Proceedings and PapersCopyright
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Greenville Country Historical SocietyCopyright Details
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