No one who takes an interest in Cumberland's history can fail to encounter the enigmatic figure known as Albert "Ginger" Goodwin. Nor will they fail to discover that this was a man considered by many to be a hero and by many others a complete loser.

One cannot help but wonder why Ginger's life engendered such controversy and why his death precipitated the broad social action it did.

As both an eager student of Cumberland history and as editor of The Cumberlander, I ask you to help me unravel the mystery that is Ginger Goodwin's life and I invite you to join with me in consolidating a wealth of resources about this important icon of Cumberland history. Please feel free to share with us your stories, your pictures, your links, your comments etc. Let's collectively make this section a true testament to the depth of Cumberland's illustrious history.

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Photo courtesy Cumberland Museum and Archives