Army Life in a Black Regiment

Dive into the remarkable journey of the First South Carolina Volunteers, the pioneering regiment of formerly enslaved individuals to serve in the United States during the Civil War. This groundbreaking unit was the first of its kind to be mustered, standing apart from other troops formed under Major-General Butler in New Orleans, who drew from the educated and self-sufficient free Black community. Discover the adventures and challenges faced by these brave soldiers as they forged their path in history.