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Long Island Black Civil War Soldier to Have Marker Placed Near His Oyster Bay House

 Author: admin  Published Date: February 18, 2024  Leave a Comment on Long Island Black Civil War Soldier to Have Marker Placed Near His Oyster Bay House

Long Island’s Town of Oyster Bay will unveil an historical marker on Carll Hill Road telling the story behind the naming of the road. David…

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The 26th United States Colored Troops-A Black Regiment from New York

 Author: Patrick Young  Published Date: July 17, 2020  11 Comments on The 26th United States Colored Troops-A Black Regiment from New York

Today I am starting a new feature, brief looks at African American regiments that served in the Civil War and Reconstruction. Nearly 180,000 African Americans…

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