Event

Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War Era Series: “Men of Color: To Arms!”: United States Colored Troops in the Civil War

James A Garfield National Historic Site

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Time:

12:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Talk

Description

February is African American History Month, so this month’s program is all about the history of the U.S. Colored Troops in the Civil War. Learn more about the government’s motivations for allowing Black men to enlist, how USCT regiments were formed, USCT Medal of Honor recipients, and more! Program is free of charge; please make a free reservation by calling Mentor Public Library at 440-255-8811. SPEAKER: Todd Arrington, James A. Garfield NHS.

Reservation or Registration: No


Contact Information

Mentor Public Library
440 255-8811