Southern heritage

The topic of black Confederate soldiers is rarely talked about, nowadays, because it's not ‘politically correct’, but the truth of the matter is that quite a number of black Southerners served in the Confederate Army, and way before Mr. Lincoln ever let the first black man fight for his beloved Union. The contributions that Black Southerners made to support the South in its struggle for independence should not be denigrated. Why would a black man fight to protect slavery, you ask. It wasn’t…

Midway through his eulogy for Rev. Clementa Pinckney, the slain pastor of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina,...

Like many regions with a very specific identity, the South has plenty of folklore. And within that folklore, you can find several old-fashioned ways to repel spirits, or "haints."So what is a "haint?" It's just another word for a ghost or spirit, a derivative of "haunt." For centuries, Southerners h...

20 Things A True Southerner Knows - There are certain things that with your background, Nationality, upbringing, etc you just know.

One of the largest flags in the country was hoisted last Saturday. Approximately 500 people witnessed the event. The flag, measuring 30 x 50 feet, was hoisted using a hydraulic crane. It has been raised just north of Danville, Virginia. The flag raising was in reaction to an August 2015 Danville City Council ruling,

Explore 35 of the best Southern sayings, from timeless phrases to drawlin' proverbs. Savor sweet tea wisdom and Dixie expressions capturing Southern charm. Dive into the rich tapestry of Southern dialect gems, embracing the warmth of folk sayings. Let these quotes add hospitality and grace to your day. Immerse yourself in the soulful world of Southern slang and charm words. Whether a true Southerner or captivated by Dixie language, these expressions bring a smile. Southern Phrases.

At approximately 4:00 PM, July 2, 1863 the great Confederate turning movement at Gettysburg, meant to roll-up the Federal line from left-to-right, finally