All are examples of the noble and courageous actions black soldiers and their units carried out in support of the Union's cause during ... curator, African American Civil War Memorial and Museum ...

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Mitchell said that a nuanced understanding of African-American heritage during the Civil War era is essential to understanding the history of the South. "(Murdic's) been quite sensitive to the ...

There are also artifacts such as drums used for communication during the war ... congressional permission to build an African ...

Hart had to fear during the Civil War. As a White Army officer leading ... Bender said she hopes the ceremony will prompt more African-American families to dig into the little-known stories ...

In today's Black History Month tribute, courtesy of Judge Derek Mosley, learn about Thomas Morris Chester, who gave a voice to the voiceless during the Civil War. OnMilwaukee is proud to highlight ...

Nearly 24,000 African American men from Kentucky fought in ... path to freedom for enslaved men and their families during the Civil War. The exhibit will run through Dec. 31.

Members of the People’s Organization For Progress will journey to Mercer County to honor Black Civil War Soldiers today, ...

After the Civil ... war, of a free, black settlement, named for the hated Union, made a dramatic claim to equality and liberty. The passionate man labeled as the “most influential African ...

These were the types of jobs that were available to African Americans during that time period ... Visit the Ohio History Connection to learn more about the American Civil War.