Although not present at the battle of Milliken’s Bend on June 7, 1863, the story of the 1st Arkansas Infantry, African Descent (later renamed the 46th U.S. Colored Infantry or USCI) nevertheless is essential in the larger narrative of events … Continue reading →
This Veterans’ Day, I’d like to remember Calvin Freeman. I know he was a Milliken’s Bend veteran, and served with the 11th Louisiana Infantry, African Descent (later renamed the 49th U.S. Colored Infantry). But that’s about all I know. I … Continue reading →
At my recent talk at the Two Mississippi Museums, one of the audience members mentioned Peter Crosby in their question. I had never heard of Peter Crosby, and I felt a slight gasp from my audience when I admitted I … Continue reading →
Weds. June 18 – Jackson, Mississippi and livestream Excited to be speaking at the Two Mississippi Museums! I will be presenting: “Milliken’s Bend: Fighting for Black Freedom in the Civil War,” with book sale and signing to follow. Hope to … 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 →
