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“We Fight for Our Rights” Temporary Exhibit
This new exhibit tells the story of the both the enslaved and free African-Americans who fought for freedom during the American Civil War and their impact on later contributions through the 20th century. The exhibit focuses on the USCT or United States Colored Troops who were formerly enslaved and free African-Americans who joined the Union... Read more »
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Roundtable: Baseball in the Civil War
Roundtable: Baseball in the Civil War
Join speaker Jerry Desmond, Executive Director of Pamplin Historical Park as he shares a history and stories from America's pastime with his presentation titled, "It Will Repair Our Losses and be a Blessing: Baseball in the Civil War." Baseball is believed to have evolved from an older bat-and-ball game in Great Britain and Ireland known... Read more »
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Roundtable: Confederate Supply & Logistics
Roundtable: Confederate Supply & Logistics
Speaker Zachary Pittard will discuss “Considering What Has Been Said of Their Condition:' Confederate Supply and Logistics." Civil War armies were no different than any other army at any time in history. When it comes to supplies and logistics, soldiers need to be clothed, fed, housed and horses and mules need to be acquired, cared... Read more »
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