Ellen Agard: Civil War Tablets, Gender-Neutral Bathrooms

Ellen Agard: Civil War tablets, gender-neutral bathrooms

In regards to the May 17 article (“Feds strip Jones of $1M grant), I read with dismay that an Amherst resident appealed to DOGE and federal officials to halt funding for the planned Humanities Center. Apparently this resident took exception to the Civil War tablets and gender neutral bathroom aspects of the project. This shows a chilling disregard for the history and people of Amherst. I sincerely hope that the Civil War tablets and exhibit will…

Thaddeus Stevens event spotlights overlooked Civil War leaders

Two authors brought history to life at a recent Gettysburg event, spotlighting the overlooked but pivotal roles two congressmen played in shaping American equality during the Civil War and Reconstruction.