Alexandria National Cemetery

From Battlefield to Burial Ground: The USCT’s Fight for Equality at Alexandria National Cemetery

Introduction The story of USCT burial rights in Alexandria is one of courage, sacrifice, and the fight for equality at Alexandria National Cemetery. This hallowed ground isn’t just a final resting place for Civil War soldiers; it’s a powerful testament to the bravery of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) both on and off the … Read more

The Sad Fate of The New York Volunteers!

“I have seen Him in the Watch-fires of a Hundred Circling Camps!” On the afternoon of June 9, 1863, the Fort Lyon explosion tore through the north powder magazine of one of the largest forts guarding Washington, killing twenty-three men of the 3rd New York Battalion of Heavy Artillery and throwing debris more than half … Read more