African American History of the Civil War in Hampton Roads

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It was in Hampton Roads, Virginia, that hundreds gained their freedom. The teeming wharves were once a major station on the Underground Railroad, and during the Civil War, escaped slaves such as Shepard Mallory, Frank Baker and James Townsend fled to Fort Munroe to become contrabands under the protection of General Benjamin Butler. Upon arrival in the region, many took up arms for the Union, and the valiant deeds of some placed them among the first African American Medal of Honor recipients. Join Professor Cassandra L. Newby-Alexander as she charts the history of this remarkable African-American community from the Civil War to Reconstruction.

subjects: Military History,  History,  African Americans,  Slavery,  Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877),  African americans, history,  Slavery, united states, history,  United states, history, military,  Virginia, history, civil war, 1861-1865,  United states, history, civil war, 1861-1865, african americans

Places: Hampton Roads (Va. : Region),  United States,  Hampton Roads (Region),  Virginia

Times: Civil War, 1861-1865,  19th century