This Memorial Day, when we remember those who truly gave the last full measure of devotion, their very lives, let’s honor the men of the 23rd Iowa Infantry who died on the field of battle at Milliken’s Bend. Among those … Continue reading →
In case you missed it, my presentation on June 18 about: “Milliken’s Bend: Fighting for Black Freedom in the Civil War” at the Two Mississippi Museums, part of their “History is Lunch” series, is now available online.
Continue reading →Thanks to some incredibly detailed detective work by my colleague Isaiah Tadlock, we now know where some of the men killed at Milliken’s Bend lie buried. Tadlock used original burial registers, service records, and other resources to identify the present-day … Continue reading →
I’ve written before about why Milliken’s Bend was forgotten almost as soon as it happened. I’ve written about why it is important, and I’ve written about why we must Remember. But I could not have anticipated that Milliken’s Bend would … Continue reading →
Looking forward to speaking at the Two Mississippi Museums on June 18, celebrating Juneteenth and telling about Milliken’s Bend’s role in the Freedom Story. Details here. Part of the “History is Lunch” series.
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