The Story of the Black Brigade in 1862 Cincinnati and a Memorial to Their Service (1 Viewer)

[jazzeum]

In 1862, the Black Brigade (718 African Americans) of Cincinnati helped defeat a Confederate force that attacked the city. Their story has long been forgotten but now a monument has been erected in their honor in remembrance.

 

[Scott]

Interesting. Thanks Jazz..

http://www.lwfaam.net/cwdata/blk_brig.htm

 

[wadepat]

Hi Brad,

Thanks for posting this link. The story is an important one and I very much appreciate you sharing it with us!

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[jazzeum]

Pat,

Thanks. I had never heard of the Brigade until I watched the video this morning, courtesy of the Civil War blog Civil Memory, www.cwmemory.com

Great blog by the way. Must reading.

Best,

Brad