Nov 2, 2015

United States Colored Troops Grand Review

2015 Grand Review 


The United States Colored Troops Grand Review procession, and exhibitions  at the Strawberry Center Mall. This is a commemoration of the one held 150 years ago by Black Civil War veterans in Harrisburg on November 14, 1865.

When
Fri Nov 13 – Sun Nov 15, 2015
Where
Grace United Methodist Church, State Street, Harrisburg, PA (map)
Calendar
Sable Soldiers - 1st Rhode Island and 6th USCT Regiments


Attachments
Grandreview-insert.pdf


Oct 6, 2015

Revolutionary War 18th Century Field Day



Revolutionary War 18th Century Field Day


Colonial demonstrators, tours of the Whitall House, children's activities, music, and vendors.

When
Sun Oct 18, 2015 10am – 3pm Eastern Time
Where
Red Bank Battlefield Park, 100 County Rd 642, National Park, NJ 08063, United States (map)
Calendar
Sable Soldiers - 1st Rhode Island and 6th USCT Regiments
HBU*
1st Rhode Island Regiment


*Historically Black Unit (HBU) designates military units which historically  were predominantly composed of blacks (African descent). In some cases it may also designate a unit which was not majority black, but which has a significant proportion of blacks among its' ranks. These units may be portrayed by re-enactors of any "race", but the goal is to bring recognition to and educate the public about the historical military contributions role of African-Americans, especially during the formative years of this country.

Civil War Living History Weekend




Civil War Living History Weekend


Civil War Reenactments, camp life , weapons, and medical displays. Hazel Disalver, Director. For information call 856-223-5440
When
Sat Oct 10 10am – Sun Oct 11, 2015 5pm Eastern Time
Where
Mullica Hill, Harrison Township, NJ 08062, USA (map)
Calendar
Sable Soldiers - 1st Rhode Island and 6th USCT Regiments
Sponsor
Mullica Hill Merchants Association



Oct 5, 2015

Homecoming Weekend USCT Appearance





The 3rd Regiment United States Colored Troops Reenactors will appear at the First African Presbyterian Church, for its' homecoming. For events information click on the church name in this posting.

When
Sat Oct 10, 2015
Where
4159 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA (map)
Calendar
Sable Soldiers - 1st Rhode Island and 6th USCT Regiments
Who
John Gloucester  Memorial & Historical Society of 1st African Presbyterian Church - organizer


Telling the Story of True Freedom Fighters

Sep 29, 2015

Battle of Germantown Reenactment


Battle of Germantown
 


One day in history, General George Washington’s daring campaign to liberate the occupied capital city, Philadelphia, came to an abrupt end on the Germantown Road on October 4, 1777. Nearly 12,000 Continental troops were marshaled for the attack, yet 120 British infantrymen proved unbeatable as they barricaded themselves inside the thick stone walls of Cliveden, the summer house of the wealthy Loyalist Benjamin Chew.
The First Rhode Island will be there to represent the contributions of African soldiers in the American Revolution.

When
Sat Oct 3, 2015 10am – 4pm Eastern Time
Where
6401 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, USA (map)
Calendar
Sable Soldiers - 1st Rhode Island and 6th USCT Regiments

   

Jul 7, 2015

Don't mean to confuse you....

WITH THE FACTS: Over 209,000 USCT, including sailors, fought under the Union flag against those fighting under Confederate flags, the government of which was based on preservation of an institution that kidnapped, killed, raped, and held 4 million souls in bondage as chattel; on the basis of race.

We Tell the Story of True Freedom Fighters

UNITED STATES COLORED TROOPS




Jun 8, 2015

6th USCT/1st Rhode Island Regimental Meeting


Be there!




6th USCT/1st Rhode Island Regimental Meeting

Monthly meeting of the 6th USCT/1st Rhode Island Regiment
When
Tue Jun 9, 2015 7:30pm – 9pm Eastern Time
Where
685 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Trenton NJ (map)
Who
(Guest list has been hidden at organizer's request)

3rd USCT Monthly Meeting Tonight



3rd USCT Monthly meeting
St. Pauls Baptist Church
10th & Wallace Streets
Philadelphia PA 







Topics -
Flag Day Promenade  Independence Park June 14 
AAMP Juneteenth Celebration and Coordination June 20
Independence Day, Parade  July 4
Fort Mifflin Civil War Day July18
Planning for the 25th anniversary party 2015 and awards.

 Please come out we need you!

Pvt. Joe Becton
3rd Regiment Infantry USCT
 Rather die freemen than live to be slaves

Apr 22, 2015

26th Annual Neshaminy State Park Civil War Reenactment

  26th Annual Neshaminy State Park Civil War Reenactment

Actions Around Petersburg Winter-Spring of 1865. The event will feature an ambitious historical military program that include there creation of Union and Confederate military camps along with civilian camps, two public battles and a reenactor only tactical event.This year there will be a traveling Civil War Museum presented.
Sunday there will be a memorial program for a USCT buried at the local AME Church.
When
Fri Apr 24 – Sun Apr 26, 2015
Where
Neshaminy State Park, 3401 State Road, Bensalem, PA 19020, United States (map)
Calendar
Sable Soldiers - 1st Rhode Island and 6th USCT Regiments


Participating Historically Black Reenactment Units:


3rd Regiment USCT
6th Regiment USCT

Apr 15, 2015

Allaire Rev War Encampment


Allaire Rev War Encampment

A Revolutionary War weekend comes to Allaire - Starting on Friday April 17th at 7 pm we will be hosting a Guided Candlelight Village Tour while the British and Continental forces arrive (pre-registration for the tour required)! And while the British and Continentals camp, demonstrate, and have a "skirmish" in the village during the weekend days, a special Revolutionary War themed Benefit Dinner Saturday evening 6 pm (pre-registration required) will be catered onsite! Hosted by Allaire Village Inc. - the non-profit organization licensed to operate the Historic Village at Allaire. Call 732-919-3500 for pre-registration and other details. ALL proceeds support the interpretive and educational programs at the Village.
HBU - 1st Rhode Island Regiment
When
Fri Apr 17 – Sun Apr 19, 2015
Where
Allaire State Park, 4265 Atlantic Avenue, Wall Township, NJ 07727, United States (map)
Telling the Story of True Freedom Fighters

Apr 13, 2015

6th USCT/1st Rhode Island Regimental Meeting






6th USCT/1st Rhode Island Regimental Meeting

Monthly meeting of the 6th USCT/1st Rhode Island Regiment
When
Monthly from 7:30pm to 9pm on the second Tuesday Eastern Time
Where
685 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Trenton NJ (map)
Calendar
Sable Soldiers - 1st Rhode Island and 6th USCT Regiments


3rd USCT Regimental Meeting





3rd USCT Regimental Meeting

Please Come out!


AGENDA
Planning for Juneteenth training?
January 16 Friday MLK Program La Salle University (Colorguard)?
February
ASALH Black History dedication (Meet and Greet) at Berean Church Phila.
Battle of Forks Road. Wilmington North Carolina Second weekend in February 14-15
Lincoln's Birthday (Parade and Ceremony) Union League Philadelphia February 12
Octavus Catto Memorial Star Garden Playground (Ceremony and Rifle salute) Last Saturday in February 28
Camp William Penn program Meet and greet La Mott Recreation Center Last Sunday in February 22
March on Richmond Virginia First Saturday in April 4
Black Cultural Exposition Easter weekend First weekend in April 4&5 (Exhibits and Sales)
Appomatox Court House Virginia Second Weekend in April.11-12
Neshamity State Park (Encampment and Battle Reenactment) Late weekend in April 25-26
Grand Review (Parade and Programs) Washington D.C. Second weekend in May 15,16,17,
Midlands Cemetery Steelton PA (Ceremony and Rifle salute) Last Saturday in May 23
Memorial Day (Parade,Ceremony and Rifle salute) in Lansdowne PA Monday 25 May Memorial Day
Allaire Training Camp Civil War New Jersey Last weekend in May 30-31.
New York City public Park encampment June 6,
Juneteenth AAMP (Encampment,Exhibit and Programs) Saturday June 20. Phila.
Juneteenth at Johnson House in Germantown June 20 Philadelphia
Flag Day and Army Birthday June 14, Independence Hall
4th of July Parade Philly
For more information:
Contact
Sgt Major Joe Lee
1637 W. Girard Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(267) 575-4734
When
Monthly from 7:30pm to 8:30pm on the second Monday Eastern Time
Where
St. Pauls Baptist Church, 10th and Wallace Streets Philadelphia, PA (map)




TELLING THE STORY OF TRUE FREEDOM FIGHTERS



--
*Leon B. Brooks*


Apr 3, 2015

Battle of Boundbrook Reenactment



Battle of Bound Brook

Event Type : Rev War Reenactment
Unit: First Rhode Island
  • Soldiers' Encampment at the Abraham Staats House, South Bound Brook ~ Military and Camp Followers, portraying life in the camps
  • Battles, Tacticals, Drills ~ Re­enactment on actual Battle of Bound Brook ground of
    Cornwallis and Ewald's assault,
  • Sat/Sun Programs, Speakers, House Tours: Guest speakers and presenters at the Abraham House
When
Sat Apr 11 – Sun Apr 12, 2015
Where
17 von Steuben Lane South Bound Brook, NJ 08880 (map)
Calendar
Sable Soldiers - 1st Rhode Island and 6th USCT Regiments


Attachments
BBB15_REGISTRATION_InfoFlyerMarkCalendar.doc.pdf
First Rhode Island Regiment

 

 TELLING THE STORY 

OF 

TRUE FREEDOM FIGHTERS

Mar 10, 2015

150th Grand Review Grand



The Grand Review Parade150th Grand Review Grand

Join 6 to 10,000 marchers, and spectators in viewing this commemoration of the Grand Review of the Armies
Event site - https://www.grandreviewparade.org/
When
Sun May 17, 2015 12pm – 4pm Eastern Time
Where
Pennsylvania Ave Washington, DC, United States (map)


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Revolutionary War School of the Soldier




The 1764 Manual of Arms, Formation Marching & Bayonet Drill

When
Sat Mar 28, 2015
Where
Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester, PA (map)
Calendar
Sable Soldiers - 1st Rhode Island and 6th USCT Regiments


Attachments
school of the soldier poster 2015.pdf
School of the Soldier Schedule 2015.pdf


Mar 3, 2015

Do We Need Core Guidelines for History AP? DUH!

History should not be a dead collection of facts about the past, meant to serve as a coherent view that promotes "national unity". History is our collective memory that lives with us today. Knowing the what, who, why, where, when, and how of past experience, helps to inform our understanding of the present, and to determine possible outcomes our course of action may have in the future .

Imagine, if due to disease or injury, you lost your memory. How well would you function? It would be like getting lost in unfamiliar terrain. Not sure where you are, how you got there, and which way to go, you desperately look for familiar signs and following what you imagine be the right way. As time passes, it becomes increasingly evident that you are dealing with the unknown. Increasing fear drives you to grasp even more desperately for signs, imagined or real. False signs may not only misdirect you, but also distract you from seeing, and taking action upon imminent danger.

A comprehensive knowledge of  history, context as well as fact,  allows us to build upon past experience in complex problem domains: identifying resources, perceiving cultural influences, understanding risks, assessing data. AP students, and really all students,  will benefit from this especially when including historical content in content areas,. 

It has been stated that Core Guidelines  is too divisive, revisionist, and emphasizing the negative aspects like slavery. That history should emphasize American "exceptionalism"(AE).  I'm inclined to say, "REALLY?" OK.  May I suggest a title that reflects the real intent of  AE curriculum  "HIS-STORY - the Accomplishments of White Men Because Winners Get to Write the History and All the Rest of You are Losers or Don't Have  a Pair". A "collective dementia" of selective memory.  But I'll take a more charitable approach. I can't help to think how much more productive the discussion of Vaccines would be if the history of inoculation  was a standard part of secondary education curricula; or, the public's response to the Ebola outbreak, if the history of epidemics was a standard part of health curricula. In studying this history, I believe one clearly sees there are consequences from ignorance and prejudice, and our country benefits when it overcomes these barriers. And our history demonstrates this repeatedly. Some time to appreciate the light we must understand there is the dark side. But you don't have to go to the Dark Side. 

We have not realized our full potential.
We can destroy the Powers of Ignorance and Indifference
They has have foreseen it.
Join us, and we shall rule the galaxy with critical insight
It is our destiny.

Mar 2, 2015

Three Centuries. The Importance of Telling the Story


Three Centuries of African-American Soldiers
Public awareness about the important military contributions of Africans in America, i.e., "blacks", in general,   is lacking. This is especially true about the period covering the country's formative years.

Educational institutions largely ignore this history; usually approaching it, when at all, in fragments and cliches. Why is so much emphasis placed on Crispus Attucks, whose only distinction is being killed in a protest, rather than Salem Poor, who bore arms? What's wrong with this picture?

Information reaches the general public sporadically through the media. Commercially, Hollywood produced Glory, and Red Tails. and TNT Buffalo Soldiers. PBS' "The African Americans" and "Slavery and the Making of America" touch upon portions of it. PBS also made a 5 minute clip,"Black Soldiers and Sailors in the War of 1812".

The institutional negligence  this military history helps to perpetuate stereo types and myths about black people, and impoverishes the rich story of our nations's development.

Feb 21, 2015

BE THERE!



Three Centuries of African American Soldiers
Black History Month is here and once again The Old Barracks Museum hosting our signature BHM event, Three Centuries of African-American Soldiers. Fully uniformed reenactors portray black soldiers and sailors from the formative years of our country to 20th century conflicts,with exhibits of artifacts, weapons, photos. a presentation is given by a notable author.




This year there will feature a larger display commemorating the WWI Centennial.
The Red Hand

Add a touch of authenticity to your Black History Month event with an appearance by Reenactors, as presenters, colors guard, exhibitors. 

Contact us for more information.

Feb 9, 2015

6th USCT/1st Rhode Island Regimental Meeting



6th USCT/1st Rhode Island Regimental Meeting

Monthly meeting of the 6th USCT/1st Rhode Island Regiment

When
Monthly from 7:30pm to 9pm on the second Tuesday Eastern Time
Where
685 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Trenton NJ (map)
Calendar
Sable Soldiers - 1st Rhode Island and 6th USCT Regiments






Jan 26, 2015

Don't miss the Action!



Are you ready for a new year of exciting action - living history, battle reenactments, and encampments. Last year we reenacted the historic 6th Regiment USCI's  greatest battle, New Market Heights.  On April 11th, we will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War's culminating event, the Confederate Surrender at Appomattox, Virginia.

Three Centuries of African American Soldiers
Black History month is around the corner and once again The Old Barracks Museum will host hold our signature BHM event, Three Centuries of African-American Soldiers. Fully uniformed reenactors portray black soldiers and sailors from the formative years of our country to 2oth century conflicts, with exhibits of artifacts, weapons, photos. a presentation is given by a notable author.




This year there will feature a larger display commemorating the WWI Centennial.
The Red Hand

Add a touch of authenticity to your Black History Month event with an appearance by Reenactors, as presenters, colors guard, exhibitors. 

Contact us for more information.


Jan 1, 2015

First Rhode Island at the Battle of Trenton Reenactment
The First Rhode Island Regiment turned out in strength at for the 2014 Battle of Trenton reenactments. Members formed up as the 14th Continental for the 2nd Battle of Trenton, Comanded by Lt. Frank Lyon, 2nd Company Glover's Marblehead Regiment who portrayed General John Glover. Leon Brooks and Algernon Ward, also Marbleheaders, dressed as sailors. 1st Rhode Island  had seven new re-enactors who we had to dress with what ever uniforms we had or borrowed, so they  were dressed as New Jersey regulars, or militia.