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Franklin, Tenn. Memorializes Local “Slaves to Soldiers”

Franklin, Tenn. marked Memorial Day by installing nineteen new engraved bricks in a ceremonial walkway honoring local men who enlisted in the United States Colored…

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Margaret Renkl in the NY Times on the Removal of the Ugliest Nathan Bedford Forrest Statue

Margaret Renkl, the NY Times Contributing Writer focusing on the American South, writes today of visiting the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest in Nashville and…

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NY Times on the New USCT Monument Unveiled in Franklin, Tennessee

The New York Times gave major story coverage to the Saturday unveiling of the new United States Colored Troops statue in Franklin, Tn. According to…

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Watch the USCT Statue in Franklin, Tn. Unveiled Today

The City of Franklin, Tennessee unveiled its new statue today commemorating the service of the African American men from the area who served in the…

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Franklin, Tenn Offers Three Days of Programs on the City in the Civil War Era, Statue of USCT to Be Unveiled

Franklin, Tennessee has been a leader in the modern interpretation of the Civil War Era. Long a neglected battle, the Battle of Franklin was often…

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New Marker Tells Story of USCT from Rippavilla Plantation Near Franklin, Tenn.

The Battle of Franklin Trust unveiled a new historical marker last week at Rippavilla near Franklin, Tenn. The panel recounts the story of local enslaved…

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Franklin, Tenn. Unveils Monument to Enslaved African Americans

On Saturday a new monument was unveiled at the old slave cemetery at Carnton Plantation near Franklin, Tenn. commorating the enslaved people who are buried…

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Franklin, Tennessee to Unveil Monument to Enslaved People on Nov. 9, 2019

Franklin, Tennessee has been engaged in a remarkable process of uncovering and displaying its history. Last month, the mid-sized city installed historical plaques explaining its…

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Franklin, Tenn. Dedicates Five Historical Markers Telling the Story of Slavery, Black Resistance, and Reconstruction

The Battle of Franklin Trust, the City of Franklin, and the Fuller Story joined forces to dedicate five historical markers describing the vital roles African…

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