Title: James City, a Black community in North Carolina, 1863-1900
Description: Examines the history of James City, a black community located near New Bern. Established in 1863 as a camp for destitute former slaves, James City persisted as a stronghold of black self-determination throughout the nineteenth century. The book provides insight into African American history on the local level. -- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: History, African Americans, African americans, history, North carolina, history
Places: James City (N.C.), James City, North Carolina