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America, We Served!: Three Centuries of African American Soldiers

Out of Town Happening 
 
America we served Trenton, NJ— America, We Served!: Three Centuries of African American Soldiers. For over three hundred years, African Americans have made incredible contributions to the United States Military. This February, learn about the impact made on war efforts by black soldiers throughout American history at the Old Barracks Museum. African American historians, reenactors, and veterans will present artifacts, information, and insight highlighting the integral role African Americans had in our nation’s history. 
The Revolutionary War will be represented by the predominately African American Rhode Island Regiment.  The Civil War will be represented by The 6th Regiment United States Colored Troops.  World War II will be represented by The 5th Platoon.  Other authentically kitted out reenactors will represent the War of 1812, the Buffalo Soldiers of the American West, and the Harlem Hellfighters of World War I fame. 
 

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