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Confederate Memorial Hall and its collection
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The Confederate Memorial Hall, sometimes referred to as the Confederate Embassy, was a multifaceted establishment located in Washington, D.C. Owned by the Confederate Memorial Association, it served as a museum, library, and social club. The brownstone building that housed it is situated at 1322 Vermont Avenue NW, just off Logan Circle.
Historical Significance of the Confederate Memorial Hall
The Confederate Memorial Hall has a rich history. Initially, it served as a residence and gathering place for Confederate veterans. However, in 1919, it underwent a transformation and became the Confederate Memorial Hall. From then on, it functioned as a library, museum, and social hall primarily for white politicians from the South.
Artifacts at the Confederate Memorial Hall
The Confederate Memorial Hall was home to a variety of historical artifacts. Among these were oil portraits of Jefferson Davis and Generals Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Sterling Price, Joseph E. Johnston, and Fitzhugh Lee. Visitors could also view an original print of the Burial of [William] Latane, a marble bust of General Robert E. Lee by 'Lost Cause' sculptor Herbert Barbee, a Jefferson Davis sideboard, and two chairs that once belonged to General Beauregard. The Hall also displayed 'numerous battle flags' and the First National Flag of the Confederacy that was flown during the siege of Atlanta.
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