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Black History Month: U.S. Colored Troops Living History | |
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![]() Age Group(s): Adults, Teens (12-18), Families Date: 2/8/2020 Start Time: 2:00 PM End Time: 4:00 PM Description: Come join Maurice Johnson, active member of the 102nd U.S. Colored Troops in a presentation and discussion of black troops from the Revolutionary War to Civil War and after. The 102nd are involved with reenactment events of the Civil War.
Library: Independence RegionalLocation: IB Community Room Other Information: Find out how black soldiers entered into the armed forces, how they lived, what conditions they faced, and how their role was vital in both wars. Mr. Johnson will be in full reenactment uniform.
Contact: Reference StaffThis program is part of Black History Month 2020. Contact Number: 704-416-4800 opt.4 Presenter: Maurice Johnson Link: Voices of the Civil War, 102nd US Colored Regiment Status: Openings (58) |