Unionism in the Confederacy and Vicksburg’s Shirley Family during the American Civil War

This brief exhibit discusses the nature of Unionism that was present in the Confederacy during the Civil War. Southern Unionists often maintained their loyalty to the Union despite the risk of potential trouble with the Confederate-allied majority. Many Unionists were not opposed to owning enslaved persons. This exhibit focuses on an excellent case study of Southern Unionism - the Shirley family of Vicksburg, Mississippi.