“This project started as a look back at the history of the Civil War. As events have played out in the past few years, it expanded to include slavery and the subsequent quest for civil rights. Few in the group had knowledge of this area beyond history books, documentaries, and news releases. For some, the Civil War, slavery, and the fight for civil rights were just memories of a far-removed sullied past. For others, all the sins and bigotry and hate south of the Mason Dixon line never left. Visualizing the chaos and dissension of battlefields, experiencing the legacy of slavery and civil rights, as well as interacting with many individuals whose heritage is intertwined in this history helped to contextualize and inform the students and their work as they explored these topics.”

I contributed to the overall design but was one of the lead designers for the ‘Heritage’ Section of this book.