Tag Archives: Union Army

The First Step to Freedom: Abraham Lincoln’s Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation

The First Step to Freedom: Abraham Lincoln’s Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation

In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, this four-day exhibition will present for the first time together Abraham Lincoln’s handwritten draft, issued on September 22, 1862, Continue reading

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Descendants Of the USA Colored Troops Celebrate 150th Anniversary of the Civil War In Harlem

The New York Chapter of the Sons & Daughters of the United States Colored Troops inaugural Diaspora Awards held on Saturday, May 19th at the Faison Fire House Theater was a huge success! Continue reading

HW Pick: From Hattiesburg to Harlem, Last Slave to Be Honored During Black History Month (video)

Sylvester Magee (May 29, 1841 – October 15, 1971) may have been the last living slave in America, and the oldest person who ever lived! Continue reading

Saar’s Harriet Tubman Memorial video

Harriet Tubman

Derek Koen’s video of Allyson Saar’s discusssing her new Harriet Tubman marble and stone Memorial:
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