Robert Smalls is an iconic figure in local Civil War history….a fame that continued after the war as a member of the U.S. Congress representing post-war South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.
At our September 17 DIHS program we heard that family perspective first hand from Michael B. Moore….Robert Smalls’ great-great grandson.
And if you have any doubt about the staying power of that family history consider this….Moore is a candidate this November for the 1st District seat Robert Smalls once held.
We hope to be able to post the video of Mr. Moore’s presentation shortly;
CLICK HERE to check out the slides Michael B. Moore used in his telling of his powerful family history Tuesday evening.
For a biography of Michael B. Moore CLICK HERE.
Moore has also authored a book about Robert Smalls flight to freedom… CLICK HERE
Take a look at Henry Louis Gates Jr’s PBS account of Robert Smalls dash for freedom
And here is a biography of Robert Smalls, again from Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
We also want to thank the Daniel Point Retirement Community for hosting our September 17, 2024 program….great facility.