Memorial Day more than a three day weekend
Memorial Day more than a three day weekend
Source: gastongazette.com
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Black soldiers guarded confederate prisoners in Rock Island; one soldier's descendant helps keep the history alive
For nine months during the Civil War, a regiment of Black soldiers guarded confederate prisoners on what is now the Rock Island Arsenal. For the past 30 years, Rock Island’s Shellie Moore Guy has been researching and accumulating history on those soldiers.
Source: stripes.com
Fort Monroe's role as 'Freedom's Fortress' remembered ahead of Juneteenth
America’s grim chapter of slavery began in 1619 in Hampton, where more than 20 enslaved Africans were traded to settlers in exchange for supplies.
Source: wtkr.com
They made history. Now there's a fight for their legacy.
Out of the 16 Medals of Honor awarded to African Americans during the Civil War, 14 soldiers earned them right here.
Source: wtkr.com
They made history. Now there's a fight for their legacy.
Out of the 16 Medals of Honor awarded to African Americans during the Civil War, 14 soldiers earned them right here.
Source: wtvr.com