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US Colored Troops Symposium'08
February 22-24, 2008 Wilmington, NC
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21 st Century Americans have a need to know and understand their Civil War history in this country. Knowledge is empowering" and the USCT Symposium '08 is the most powerful event of the year:
Why USCT'08?
To commemorate a legacy of courage, determination and bravery displayed by African Americans in the Civil War, especially the USCT.
To reunite good friends, historians, re-enactors, storytellers, educators, students and people of goodwill.
To establish a historical record of positive role models for the youth of the community in order to help build self-esteem, self-confidence and ancestral respect.
Why Wilmington?
The Wilmington Campaign was the beginning of the end of the Confederacy in 1865. Black Sailors and USCT Infantry contributed greatly to Union victories at Fort Fisher and Forks Road.
Why Now?
The annual Forks Road Re-enactment and Civil War Living History weekend provides an excellent opportunity to experience African American valor, courage and fortitude on the actual battlefield where it all happened.
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Participants in USCT Symposium '08 will get the most in history, new acquaintances, networking and facts of black and white life in America
Most Educational:
- Teachers' Workshop featuring ten seminars focused on NC Curriculum requirements. Board of Education approved for CEUs.
- Friday School Children's Educational interaction with re-enactors, storytellers, scholars and cannon fire technical demonstrations
Most Interesting:
- Histories about African American participation in CW
- Historical Facts about NC USCTs
- Acts of Courage, Bravery & Patriotism
- Learn about the Aftermath of the Civil War
Most Exciting & Entertaining:
- Live Storytelling
- Costumed Re-enactors
- Professional Networking
- Fort Fisher Historic Site Reception
- Children's programs
- Live weapon fire
- Awards Banquet
Most Informative:
- Top level scholars & presenters
- Top NC State & Wilmington officials
- US Colored Troops Living History Association
- Leading scholars: William B.Gould IV - Dr. David Anderson, Rochester Freedom Trail - Dr. Chris Fonvielle, UNC-Wilmington And many others…
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Join us Next Year --- February 22 - 24, 2008, "Earning The Right To Citizenship - IV", USCT Symposium'08 - Wilmington, NC AND Cameron Art Museum's "Forks Road Re-enactment of the Fall of Wilmington and a Living History Weekend"
(Storytelling, living history, fashion show, dancing, seminars and an actual 're-enactment')
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