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USCT at the Battle of Milliken’s Bend (June 7, 1863)

Posted on April 6, 2010 by admin

The Battle of Milliken’s Bend on June 7, 1863 was only a small part of the Vicksburg Campaign, but this engagement represented another important moment for African American participation in the Civil War. The three African American regiments, which had … Continue reading →

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USCT Image Gallery 2

Posted on April 5, 2010 by admin

Watch a short slideshow or take a look at these USCT related images. (Courtesy of the Library of Congress)

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USCT Liberating Slaves

Posted on April 2, 2010 by admin

As USCT regiments entered southern states, they had the opportunity on numerous occasions to liberate slaves. After one USCT regiment liberated slaves from a plantation in North Carolina, an editorial in Harpers Weekly noted that they “[left] ‘Ole Massa’ to … Continue reading →

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Medal of Honor Recipient — Sergeant William Carney

Posted on April 1, 2010 by admin

While William Harvey Carney was born a slave in Virginia in 1840, he escaped to freedom in Massachusetts through the Underground Railroad. He later enlisted in the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and participated in the assault that took place in … Continue reading →

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Old Negro Cemetery – Middletown, PA

Posted on March 26, 2010 by admin

This cemetery is located east of Middletown, Pennsylvania, off of Route 230.

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Article in Patriot News

Posted on March 26, 2010 by admin

The Patriot News recently published an article about plans for the Grand Review in November 2010 – “A group of African-American women in Harrisburg declared public outrage, and then held their own grand review, officially sanctioned by the U.S. Army. … Continue reading →

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Railway Cars in Philadelphia

Posted on March 24, 2010 by admin

Pennsylvania Civil War Newspapers offers a great collection of historic newspapers published in cities across the state. This editorial from the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin highlights that while those in the USCT were in the US Army, they did not enjoy … Continue reading →

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USCT Image Gallery 1

Posted on March 24, 2010 by admin

Watch a short slideshow or take a look at these USCT related images. (Courtesy of the Library of Congress & the US Army Heritage and Education Center)

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“Flag Raising at Camp William Penn”

Posted on March 24, 2010 by admin

This report appeared in the Boston Liberator in August 1863 and described the ceremony for the 3rd USCT regiment that took place at Camp William Penn. Even though this regiment was organized in “a comparatively short time,” the reporter believed … Continue reading →

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Images of Camp William Penn

Posted on March 24, 2010 by admin

This short slideshow includes two images of Camp William Penn.

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