JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Abolitionist Landscape Project.

  • Published In: Future Anterior: Journal of Historic Preservation History Theory & Criticism, 2023, v. 20, n. 1/2. P. 48 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Hogrefe, Jeffrey 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the Abolitionist Landscape Project, which examines the historical and cultural significance of the Mason–Dixon Line and its relationship to the narratives of slavery, Indigenous removal, and abolition in the United States. It critiques the representation of these histories at National Park Service sites, particularly Harpers Ferry and Antietam, highlighting how these sites often privilege white narratives while marginalizing Black and Indigenous experiences. The project employs Afrosurrealism to propose alternative interpretations of the landscape, aiming to uncover suppressed histories and foster intergenerational connections to the past. Through creative practices and walking as a method of engagement, the project seeks to reimagine the landscape as a site of memory and resistance against the dominant narratives of American history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Future Anterior: Journal of Historic Preservation History Theory & Criticism. 2023/06, Vol. 20, Issue 1/2, p48
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:1549-9715
  • DOI:10.1353/fta.2023.a961831
  • Accession Number:186051919
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