Minstrelsy
Links to sites about minstrel history and performers.
A Look Back at Minstrelsy
During the 19th century, it became a popular pastime to spend an evening at a minstrel theater. While it was entertainment, the main attraction for white audiences was that it was a declaration of white superiority.
During the 19th century, it became a popular pastime to spend an evening at a minstrel theater. While it was entertainment, the main attraction for white audiences was that it was a declaration of white superiority.
Black-Face Minstrelsy
See pictures of minstrel performers and read a minstrel dialogue.
See pictures of minstrel performers and read a minstrel dialogue.
Pre-1852 Minstrel Songs
At this site, read or listen to minstrel songs.
At this site, read or listen to minstrel songs.