Dr. Emilie Amt discusses her book and shares personal stories of African Americans, both enslaved and free, who lived on the Antietam battlefield
African American History
John Lustrea will talk with Dr. Savannah L. Williams about her research on how medical practices affected the experiences of African Americans in slavery
Director of Education John Lustrea will talk with Professor Pinheiro about the lives of USCT soldiers and their families’ fight for justice
NPS Ranger Steve T. Phan will talk about Camp Nelson and the role it played in the African American struggle for freedom.
Tolson’s Chapel is full of stories of perseverance and triumph, an inspiring beacon of light on the back street in Sharpsburg.
John Lustrea will talk with author Jim Downs about his latest book on the study of exploited groups and infectious disease.
Kyle Dalton will talk with Hugh Goffinet about Civil War African American surgeons and Howard Medical School.
Dr. Brandi Brimmer will discuss her book “Claiming Union Widowhood” about black women in the Civil War and post-war pension system.
John Lustrea will have a conversation with Museum volunteer Brad Stone about the role of African Americans in the US Navy during the Civil War.
