Archaeologists Search for Victims killed in Thibodaux Massacre in Louisiana

Pat Young

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The Thibodaux Massacre in Louisiana in 1887 is one of the lesser known violent events of Reconstruction. Local white paramilitaries reportedly killed three dozen African Americans, many of whom had been participating in a massive strike.

Now a team of archaeologists and students are searching for the remains of some of the massacre victims. Work is just getting under way. If there are finds, I'll let you know.

http://www.wdtn.com/news/national/g...n-hunt-for-dead-in-racial-massacre/1185767363
 
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