New research is shedding light on a 40-acre military camp for Black soldiers that fanned out from the southeast corner of ...

He had won his freedom by the time the Civil War began in 1861. When the Union Army began forming all-Black regiments in 1863, Beaty was eager to join. He became a first sergeant in the 5th U.S ...

He reenacted Civil War battles as a Black soldier fighting for freedom. Then he learned about his great-great-grandfather. July 21, 2021 More than 3 years ago ...

More than 17,000 of them fought for the Union in the Civil War, including more than 5,500 Black soldiers, designated by the U.S. War Department in 1863 as United States Colored Troops.

More than 17,000 of them fought for the Union in the Civil War, including more than 5,500 Black soldiers, designated by the U.S. War Department in 1863 as United States Colored Troops.