USCTLHA Official 2016 Schedule

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The United States Colored Troops Living History Association

Official 2016 Schedule

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Fort Pocahontas at Wilson's Wharf
May 21-22, 2016
P.O. Box 104, Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9722
http://www.fortpocahontas.org/
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Commemorating the USCT's May 24, 1864 victory at Ft. Pocahontas over the Confederate Army. The USCTs were instrumental in building the fort and defending it. It's a little known history which is brought to life to the public only at this event on private property owned and preserved by the grand-son of a former president.

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Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park
September 10-11, 2016
6614 Danville Road, Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 881-5716
http://www.campnelson.org​

Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the US Colored Troops being discharged and the reuniting of families. Activities will include the discharge of men from the Bureau of Colored Troops and their reenlistment into Reconstruction era infantry and cavalry units, and a Freedmen's Bureau wedding ceremony.

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USCTLHA Annual Meeting
at
Historic Maple Grove
October 7-8, 2016
127-15 Kew Gardens Road, Queens, NY 11415​

Hosted by the 26th US Colored Troops, New York Metro
Details forthcoming....​

The traditional community outreach will take place which is open to the general public, schools and civic organizations.​

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The USCTLHA is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote and accurately interpret the history of the United States Colored Troops of the American Civil War and those that supported their effort to abolish slavery and preserve the Union. Additionally, the association seeks to educate the public and promote research of the history and legacy of those who served in the American Civil War.

Connect with the USCTLHA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USCTLHA
Website: http://www.usctlha.com/
Yahoo Discussion Forum: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/usctbrigade/info
Mailing Address: 1509 Alpha Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky 40223​