History in Brief
On September 23rd, 1862 Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation declaring slaves free in states that chose to contest the legitimacy of the Union. The measure did not apply to slave states such as Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, parts of Virginia and Louisiana that were occupied by Northern troops. It was not until December 1865 (when the Thirteenth Amendment passed and was ratified), that slavery was finally abolished nationwide.
At 1865 Company's core is the opportunity to tell a more accurate story of the
American experience and commemorate those that dedicated their lives to
furthering the ideals of equality and freedom. Our exclusive collection
of inspired gifts, executive essentials, luxuries for home and fine
jewelry intimately venerate the strength, magnificence and valor of
those that paid the ultimate sacrifice for us all. Hence the adage -
legacy realized.
