As a southerner living in the north, I understand. I guess we won't be seeing any more of Shirley Temple's "The Little Colonel" either unless one buys the movie.
Try and get a copy of Disney's SONG OF THE SOUTH. Nearly Impossible.
I've always lived in the north, but I love to visit the southern states. I love their history, too. I have never been offended by ole Johnny Reb, either! PC sucks.
I do not believe the southern states had a right to secede, and I believe the issue was settled by force of arms. I believe that war to have been a terrible tragedy.
That being said, I admire the men of the south who comprised the southern armies and government. They fought bravely for what they believe. The had great courage, endurance, intelligence, resourcefulness, and honor. The heritage of the Confederacy is indeed worthy of preservation, and MORE than that, to be held up as example of Americans being ready to defend their rights, homes, and country. The people of the Confederacy were, and their descendants are, great Americans.
I live in Pennsylvania. My great great grandfather fought in the Union Army. A year ago, my oldest son [ten then] had to do a school paper on a "Great American" [parochial school. you understand. Nothing great about America seems to allowed in public school anymore]; I suggested Robert E. Lee. He read a good biography and did an excellent paper. We have stood in the shadow of his statue at Gettysburg Park while I have reinforced the greatness of men who fought on both sides that day.
Many in the North would share your desire to preserve that rich heritage.