African American Civil War Museum
"The mission of the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum is to correct a great wrong in history which pretty much ignored the heroic role of 209,145 US Colored Troops in ending slavery and keeping America united under one flag".
The museum was opened in 1999.
It has a very good section on the history of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment and their attack on Fort Wagner, which is accurately portrayed in the 1989 film "Glory".
For current visiting hours, please visit the website of the museum.
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- Text: African American Civil War Museum
- Photos: Anthony (Sharky) Ward
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