Samuel Brooks was one of the men from the 1st Arkansas (later renamed the 46th U.S. Colored Infantry) captured at Mound plantation in late June 1863. Companies E and G were posted high on an Indian mound, and were overtaken … 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 →
From the 1870s to the 1930s, Vickburg routinely had three different Memorial Day observances: one for Confederate veterans; one for white Union veterans; and one for black Union veterans. Confederate Veterans April 26 was designated Confederate Memorial Day in Mississippi. … Continue reading →
Veterans Day is a time to reflect upon the sacrifices made by those who’ve served. Consider William Skillen’s story. Skillen had been a sergeant in the 20th Ohio Infantry, but was promoted to first lieutenant in the 9th Louisiana Infantry, … Continue reading →
