Black Soldiers in the Civil War. Military historian Larry Kerr discusses the roles that Black servicemen played in the Civil War, the challenges they faced, and what they accomplished for their nation.
Black Soldiers in the Civil War. Presented by Larry Kerr, Military historian and retired diplomat. Despite prejudice and racial discrimiation, roughly 180,000 Black men served during the Civil War in the U.S. Army and Navy, often in segregated units, and nearly 40,000 died over the course of the war. Military historian Larry Kerr discusses the roles that Black servicemen played in the Civil War, the challenges they faced, and what they accomplished for their nation.
Part of Library U's Spring 2022 Humanities Speaker Series. Co-sponsored by the Bainbridge Public Library.
Free Admission.
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2022/04/10 - 2022/04/10
Additional time info:
As of now, the speaker is planning to attend in person. The series is free, but space may be limited for social distancing. Masks and proof of vaccination will be required, and the sliding doors to the adjoining main library can be opened for more room.
Bainbridge Public Library
1270 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, WA