For actor and one-time Petersburg resident Blair Underwood, the new musical based on a little-known predominately Black, all women U.S. Army battalion that lifted the morale of World War II
For actor and one-time Petersburg resident Blair Underwood, the new musical based on a little-known predominately-Black, all-women U.S. Army Battalion that lifted the morale of World War II troops is
The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion consisted of all but two Black women who were charged with the special task of mail delivery to boost morale during World War II. In 2021 the battalion was honored for their commitment and service to their country.
Petersburg, VA – Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier remembers the Allied victory over Imperial Japan with a living history event on August 27-28,