Event
“No Nobler Effort” USCT in the Opening Assaults
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Fee:
Free.Location:
Meet at Visitor Center parking lot at 5001 Siege Road, PetersburgDates & Times
Date:
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Time:
6:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Talk
Walk
Description
This program is part of the History at Sunset Summer Series
On June 15, 1864, General Edward Hinks led his United States Colored Troops in an attack on Petersburg. For many of the men, it was their first battle, but they entered the fray with more to prove than their white comrades. Join a ranger as we explore the history of the USCT, their role in the Opening Assaults, and the impact that day had on black soldiers throughout the army.
Meet at Visitor Center parking lot at 5001 Siege Road, Petersburg
Program requires some walking. Drinking water and comfortable shoes are recommended. All programs are subject to change. Changes or cancellations will be announced on Petersburg National Battlefield’s Facebook page.
Reservation or Registration: No
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Edwin Forbes; Library of Congress