Many of these men, once bound in slavery, were also being documented for the first time, impacting generations to come.

This film by Yoshie Lewis focuses on the crucial role of Black soldiers in the Battle of Nashville. The film focuses on the 13th USCT, recognizing their valor, sacrifice, and significant contributions ...

During the Civil War, African Americans — both enslaved and free — answered the call to preserve the Union, end slavery and fight for their own freedom and dignity. Following the Emancipation ...

EASTON — The Talbot County Free Library hosted over 40 residents on Wednesday for a lecture on Black Civil War soldiers from Queen Anne’s County. You must be logged in to rate. Click any rating to ...

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. – The Franklin County NAACP has unveiled a monument honoring 70 African American men who served in the United States Colored Troops during the Civil War, adding to the small but ...

EASTON — The Talbot Historical Society will host an event Wednesday exploring the lives of members of the United States Colored Troops who from Queen Anne’s County. You must be logged in to rate.

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A long-overlooked chapter of Franklin County’s history is now etched in bronze. Community members gathered Sunday afternoon on the grounds of First Baptist Church in Rocky Mount ...

EASTON — The Talbot County Free Library hosted over 40 residents on Wednesday to hear a lecture about black Civil War soldiers from Queen Anne’s County. The lecture was presented by Chris Pupke, a ...

ROCKY MOUNT — Nearly three years ago, Glenna Moore spoke at a Franklin County Board of Supervisors meeting and requested a monument be erected to honor 70 county residents who served in the United ...