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SUMMARY:USCT Exhibit: With Valor and Honor
DESCRIPTION:“With Valor and Honor:\nTalbot County’s United States Colored Troops During the Civil War” \nThe exhibit With Valor and Honor tells the powerful story of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) from Talbot County\, Maryland\, who served in the Civil War following the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1\, 1863. This historic order allowed both free and enslaved Black men to join the Union Army and Navy. Enslaved men were manumitted by their owners for a $300 federal fee to serve as USCT soldiers.\nOf the 180\,000 Black men who served\, 8\,718 were from Maryland—and over 600 were from Talbot County alone. Their enlistment was significantly influenced by Frederick Douglass\, a fugitive slave from Talbot County\, who successfully advocated for Black participation in the war. These men fought with extraordinary courage\, often engaging in battles against Confederate forces that included former enslavers. Their service was not only a fight for the Union but also a battle for freedom—for themselves and future generations. Following the war\, many of these veterans helped shape a new future by acquiring land\, establishing Black communities\, churches\, and schools. Some had previously lived in Talbot County’s historic free Black neighborhood\, “The Hill\,” and had glimpses of freedom before the war. The most celebrated post-war community was Unionville\, founded by 18 USCT veterans from Talbot County\, symbolizing their commitment to securing civil rights and equality. \n\nWith Valor and Honor shines light on their sacrifices and contributions\, bringing long-overdue recognition to the local men whose courage and perseverance helped reshape American history. \n\nThe exhibit and the broader project were made possible through collaboration with a wide range of community members and organizations\, including the descendants of Talbot’s USCT veterans and the historic African American village of Unionville\, one of many towns founded by formerly enslaved soldiers. Veteran support organizations such as American Legion Post 77\, and the 3rd Regiment USCT Re-enactors of Philadelphia also played key roles in its development. We want to thank VFW Post 5118\, Maryland 250 Commission and Delmarva Power Exelon for their critical financial support. The Historical Society also expresses deep gratitude to Dr. Clara Small\, one of Maryland’s foremost scholars on African American history\, for her guidance and insight. \n\n“With Valor and Honor” is now open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 10am-3pm. The museum is located at 25 S. Washington Street\, Easton\, Maryland. All are invited to visit and learn more about this proud\, powerful and often overlooked chapter of American history. Please call 410-822-0773 for additional information.
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SUMMARY:A Date With History: Shoulder Arms! Marching from Wye House to Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Shoulder Arms! Marching from Wye House to Freedom\nFriday\, September 12\, 2025 @ 1:00pm \nUnion Army Col. William Birney recruited Charles Kellum Jr. for enlistment in the United States Colored Troops\, 19th Regiment\, Co. C\, on December 17\, 1863 in Talbot County\, Maryland. Charles\, 25\, is described as a 5 ft. 6 ¼ inches tall Mulatto with brown eyes and black hair. Born in Talbot\, his occupation is farmer. What the military record doesn’t reveal is he was enslaved by Col. Edward Lloyd VII\, “Master of Wye House.” Charles Kellum is Robin Michel Caudell’s paternal great-great-grandfather\, and she unpacks their family history in “Shoulder Arms! Marching from Wye House to Freedom.” \nBorn and raised on Maryland’s Eastern Shore\, Robin Michel Caudell\, holds a BS in Journalism\, from the University of Maryland at College Park\, and an MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College. She was educated in Caroline County Schools and is a graduate of Colonel Richardson High School Class of 1977. An award-winning Staff Writer at the Plattsburgh Press-Republican and a U.S. Air Force Veteran\, she is the 2023 Veterans Writing Award Winner for Black Heel Strings: A Choptank Memoir\, which will be published by Syracuse University Press in Spring 2026. She received the 2022 Women of Distinction Military Service Award from NY State Assemblyman D. Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay). Robin is the director/executive producer/screenwriter for “Witness Tree at Union Road\,” a speculative documentary in pre-production about a Dutch-American family and its evolution from enslaver\, abolitionist\, to Union Army soldier KIA in the Civil War. She is a Founding Board Trustee of the North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association and an alum of Cave Canem\, Gotham Writers Workshop\, Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown\, and Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference.\nThis is presented by the Talbot Historical Society in partnership with the Talbot County Free Library and will take place at the library located at 100 W. Dover St.\, Easton\, MD 21601.\nThe lecture will be presented on September 12th\, 2025 at 1pm and is free to the public\, but reservations are requested.\nIf you have any questions or would like to make a reservation:\n 410-822-0773 or email kaylaw@talbothistory.org\nTalbot Historical Society office/research/exhibit hours are:\nWednesday through Saturday 10am-3pm
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