History at Sunset: Marching Home: US Colored Troops Veterans in Kentucky after the Civil War

The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Huntertown Community Interpretive Park, will explore the experience of African American soldiers and their families in Kentucky after the Civil War, including the US Colored Troops veterans who served in Camp Nelson regiments and later established communities in Bluegrass. 494 African American men and other freedom seekers journeyed from Woodford County to Camp Nelson to enlist with the US Colored Troops in 1864-65.

Location:
Huntertown Community Interpretive Park
1546 Huntertown Road
Versailles, KY 40383

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Huntertown Community Interpretive Park 1546 Huntertown Road Versailles, KY 40383

Schedule

Contact Information

Steve T. Phan
859-881-5716
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Event Type

• Campfire/Evening Program
• Partner Program
• Talk