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Black Delaware Participation in Civil War

Black Delaware Participation in Civil War

A first-person portrayal of William Owen, a free black man from Milford, Delaware.  Owen tells the story of hearing Frederick Douglass speak and deciding to become part of the 54th Massachusetts, the renowned first black regiment to fight in the Civil War.  From the Delaware Humanities.  Teens/Adults.  6:30-8 p.m.

Date:
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Time:
6:30pm - 8:00pm Eastern Time
Location:
Meeting Room
Library:
Woodlawn Public Library
Audience:
  Adults     Teens  
Categories:
  History and Genealogy