About the Book
In MonuMental Legacy, Barbara Seaborn brings to life the gripping true story of Hamburg, South Carolina—once a bustling riverfront town forged by ambition, fueled by trade, and ultimately fractured by politics and race.
Founded in the early 1800s by Henry Shultz, a bold German immigrant determined to rival nearby Augusta, Hamburg quickly rose to prominence as a commercial hub and symbol of entrepreneurial grit. But its fortunes would shift dramatically in the wake of the Civil War, as newly freed Black citizens made Hamburg their own—and then faced violent opposition in one of Reconstruction’s most harrowing chapters: the Hamburg Massacre of 1876.
This chronicle not only unearths forgotten history, but also challenges long-held myths, honors unsung lives, and reminds us how easily prosperity can be undermined by prejudice and power. With the depth of a historian and the voice of a storyteller, Seaborn offers a compelling narrative that speaks to the heart of America’s complex past.
About the Book
In MonuMental Legacy, Barbara Seaborn brings to life the gripping true story of Hamburg, South Carolina—once a bustling riverfront town forged by ambition, fueled by trade, and ultimately fractured by politics and race.
Founded in the early 1800s by Henry Shultz, a bold German immigrant determined to rival nearby Augusta, Hamburg quickly rose to prominence as a commercial hub and symbol of entrepreneurial grit. But its fortunes would shift dramatically in the wake of the Civil War, as newly freed Black citizens made Hamburg their own—and then faced violent opposition in one of Reconstruction’s most harrowing chapters: the Hamburg Massacre of 1876.
This chronicle not only unearths forgotten history, but also challenges long-held myths, honors unsung lives, and reminds us how easily prosperity can be undermined by prejudice and power. With the depth of a historian and the voice of a storyteller, Seaborn offers a compelling narrative that speaks to the heart of America’s complex past.