Liberty Street

"Liberty Street: A Savannah Family, Its Golden Boy, and the Civil War" follows Jason K. Friedman as he uncovers the remarkable history of the Cohen family, early Jewish settlers in Savannah, Georgia, whose story spans from their arrival in the 1700s to their impact on the community. Through personal artifacts, travels, and historical research, the narrative explores themes of love, duty, and identity against the backdrop of the Civil War and evolving Southern society. This engaging account offers a thoughtful examination of collective memory and hidden histories that continue to resonate today.