African Americans in the American Revolution LectureFor Patriot's Week, Frederick L. Minus will lead discussions on African Americans roles during the American Revolutionary War. Free Admission
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Newsletter of the 6TH Regiment United States Colored Troops,Reenactors Inc., a.k.a. and the First Rhode Island Regiment. Our organization portrays these historic black regiments from the Civil War and American Revolution to honor their sacrifice for freedom, and educate the community about the military contributions of African-Americans during the formative years of our nation.
Dec 30, 2011
African Americans in the American Revolution Lecture
Dec 22, 2011
Washington Crossing Crossing Reenactment
Washington Crossing Crossing ReenactmentWitness the reenactment of the Crossing of the Delaware. General Washington will address the troops and cross the river. River crossings are contingent upon safe conditions for participants. Visitor's Center open 11-3. Contingent of 1st Rhode Island Regiment re-enactors will participate as black soldiers who served in Glover's Regiment.
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Dec 10, 2011
Crossing Fund-Raising Efforts
Posted by Leon Brooks 1st Rhode Island Regiment of Foot.
ATTENTION TO ORDERS
John Godzieba and Frank Lyons, Event Co-Chairs
POSTED By Leon Brooks, 1st Rhode Island Regiment of Foot
Dec 8, 2011
Upcoming Events:
Details Posted on CTXchange
- Iron Hill Battle Reenactment: : Revolutionary War battle re-enactment and encampment.
- Christmas Crossing Dress Rehearsal: : Mandatory attendance for all participants in Christmas Crossing
Dec 7, 2011
Patriots' Week
Get Some!
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Nov 26, 2011
Revolution in the New World
New York Historical SocietyThree globally influential revolutions in America, France and Haiti changed the course of history. Usually told separately as national histories, the story of the 18th-century Atlantic revolutions is now told as a global narrative for the first time at the New York Historical Society (NHS), in a multimedia exhibit and presentations by experts.The exhibit will run through March. THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED ! So come to the NHS to see this fascinating cultural heritage. 1st Rhode Island Regiment and other re-enactors will appear to meet and greet visitors for the NYH exhibit: Revolution! The Atlantic World Reborn.
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1st Rhode Island Regiment of Foot Telling The Story of True Freedom Fighters We bring the story of the contributions of soldiers of African descent in the formative years of our country to young people in the hope they will embrace this proud heritage. Help us by using our |
Nov 18, 2011
Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremonies
Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremonies,
Gettysburg Things to do
Gettysburg Calendar of Events
35,000 Reenactors
Will commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War
2011 Remembrance Day ParadeThe 2011 Remembrance Day Parade will mark the 55th anniversary of this continuous and venerable occasion sponsored by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Sons of Veterans Reserve. Re-enactors portraying historic United States Colored Troops, Union, and Confederate forces, and civilian roles
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Historian and Author Edwin C. Bearss Book Signing Gettysburg Gift Center at the American Civil War Wax Museum Saturday, November 19, 2011 Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm Event Type: Appearance/Signing |
Sponsored by the Union Veterans of the Civil War Saturday, November 19, 2011 Time: 1:30 pm Event Type: Parade |
Meet Stephen Lang, Gabor Boritt, Jake Boritt, and Heather Ross Book Signing Gettysburg Gift Center at the American Civil War Wax Museum Saturday, November 19, 2011 Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Event Type: Appearance/Signing |
Meet Stephen Lang, Gabor Boritt, Jake Boritt, and Heather Ross Book Signing Gettysburg Gift Center at the American Civil War Wax Museum Saturday, November 19, 2011 Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm Event Type: Appearance/Signing |
Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center - Gettysburg Foundation Saturday, November 19, 2011 Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm Event Type: 150th |
Nov 8, 2011
Regimental Meeting
6th USCT/1st Rhode Island Regimental Regimental Meeting
(Timezone: Eastern Time)
685 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Trenton NJ (map)
Calendar: 6thusct1.ctxchange@blogger.com
Oct 14, 2011
RE-Enactor Awards Ceremony
The
2nd Annual Re-Enactor Party and Awards Ceremony, Saturday, Oct 15, 5 – 7
pm, sponsored by the Friends of Washington Crossing Park through their
Re-enactor Operations Sub Committee.
Message from the President of the Friends Group aka General George Washington (acting) Hear Ye! Orders of the Day I hereby order that the following individuals be honored and acknowledged, for so many years despite numerous challenges: Ron Atkinson Dan Kinnamon Tom Blair John Niemiec Blair Case Lee Reed Al Giagnacova Jim Stinson Robert Kay, Sr. Ward Vinson Everyone is invited to join us in honoring these fine individuals. Sincerely, John Godzieba
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