DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The city of Troy unveiled a new Ohio History Connection marker to honor some of Ohio’s Black Civil War soldiers. The ceremony was held on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 11 a.m. at Soldier ...
"In our youths, our hearts were touched with fire." This quote from a speech given by Oliver Wendall Holmes demonstrates the profound effects the Civil War had on our ancestors. Up to 80% of those who ...
Sarah Emma Edmonds disguised herself as a man to join the 2nd Michigan Infantry's Company F, known as the Flint Union Greys.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new exhibit at the Muhammad Ali Center honors Black soldiers from Kentucky who served in the Civil War. "Follow in Their Bootsteps: Stories of Kentucky’s Black Civil War ...