Behind the Lines

What was the seedy side of Richmond like during the Civil War?

Posted 2/19/2016 By Katie Brackett Fialka

We talk with Ashley Whitehead Luskey about how the Civil War changed the city of Richmond in terms of size and especially in terms of social customs. As the city exploded with population, so did its more seedy side. What were the consequences of this?

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