Taylor, Susie King – Civil War

Description A member of the Gullah people born into slavery in Georgia, Susie King Taylor secretly learned to read at a young age.  She was the first African American nurse to care for black Union soldiers at age 14.  The U.S. Army learned of her literacy skills and supplied her with school supplies, which she used to teach black children. Taylor organized the first African American school in Georgia for black children and former slaves and was the first African American woman to publish a memoir of the Civil War in 1902, titled Reminiscences of My Life in Camp. This Susie King Taylor mug is part of our Civil War, Abolitionist, and African American Series profiling outstanding men and women who have helped shape our country in important and positive ways. The biographical History Mugs were created to teach and inspire individuals to learn about our diverse and interesting history.  The biographies were researched and written by history enthusiast Robert Compton.  He colorized most of the historic photos and images used on the mugs, which were originally black-and-white or sepia-toned.  The images and biographies are imprinted on mugs at his studio in rural Vermont. Mugs are food and microwave-safe. To preserve photographic quality, we recommend hand washing. Mugs are usually shipped within 3-5 days. Shipping charges are lower when buying multiple mugs.