African Americans and the Civil War
African Americans and the Civil War
At first they were not allowed to fight. Then they were and more than 180,000 signed up. This is a presentation on African Americans, free and enslaved, and their role in the Civil War. It examines the challenges they faced and puts a face to soldiers who fought valiantly for the Union cause and freedom.
This program is made possible by Delaware Humanities.
- Date:
- Wednesday, February 28, 2024
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm Eastern Time
- Location:
- Children’s Area
- Library:
- Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Community and Culture History and Genealogy