They’re White, Male and on Their Pedestals, for the Time Being

A new study financed by the Mellon Foundation will help ensure that America’s future monuments honor a broader and more diverse range of stories.

The True Story of Robert E. Lee

Allen C. Guelzo’s “Robert E. Lee” offers a nuanced portrait of the Confederate general who chose his state over the nation.

Opinion | How Do I Tell the Story of Robert E. Lee?

Exposing the complicated truth of America's past is the real work of historians.

National Cathedral Chooses Artist to Replace Windows Honoring Confederates

Kerry James Marshall will design two stained-glass windows addressing racial justice to replace a pair honoring Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.

Virginia Removes Robert E. Lee Statue From State Capital

The Confederate memorial was erected in 1890, the first of six monuments that became symbols of white power along the main boulevard in Richmond.

Virginia Supreme Court Clears Path for Removal of Robert E. Lee Statue

Two unanimous rulings allow Gov. Ralph Northam to remove the statue from its prominent spot on Monument Avenue in Richmond.

Board of Washington and Lee University Votes to Keep Lee’s Name

Despite a push last year to strip the name of the Confederate general Robert E. Lee from the Virginia school, its board of trustees voted 22-6 on Friday in favor of keeping its current name.

Giant Confederate Monument Will Remain at Revamped Stone Mountain

Officials at the Georgia park voted to move flags and create exhibits to put the Civil War into fuller context. But the likeness of three Confederate leaders carved into stone isn’t going anywhere.