Ladies Memorial Association in Talladega

Organizations such as the Ladies Memorial Associations arose in the Reconstruction era and aimed to recognize and honor the sacrifices made by those who served in the Confederate military.

Group of women and children gathered around the base of a tall monument topped by a statue for a Ladies Memorial Association event, with several participants wearing sashes and holding flags.

Courtesy of the Alabama Department of Archives and History

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Lost Cause Ideology

Lost Cause Ideology

Ladies Memorial Association

Ladies Memorial Association

Group of women and children gathered around the base of a tall monument topped by a statue for a Ladies Memorial Association event, with several participants wearing sashes and holding flags.