2015 Grand ReviewThe 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.
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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.
Nov 2, 2015
United States Colored Troops Grand Review
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.
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*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.
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Civil War Living History Weekend
Civil War Living History WeekendCivil War Reenactments, camp life , weapons, and medical displays. Hazel Disalver, Director. For information call 856-223-5440
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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.
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Sep 29, 2015
Battle of Germantown Reenactment
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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 |
see the Schedule of Events
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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TELLING THE STORY OF TRUE FREEDOM FIGHTERS |
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*Leon B. Brooks*
Apr 3, 2015
Battle of Boundbrook Reenactment
Battle of Bound Brook
Event Type : Rev War Reenactment
Unit: First Rhode Island
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TELLING THE STORYOFTRUE 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/
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Revolutionary War School of the Soldier
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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.
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 |
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 |
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 MeetingMonthly meeting of the 6th USCT/1st Rhode Island Regiment
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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 |
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 |
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