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Camp Delaware Screening and Q&A
Presented by Community Arts Network
Tuesday, June 23
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Orange Branch Library
Orange Community RoomJoin us for a film screening on the powerful story of the 5th United States Colored Infantry Regiment followed by a Q&A hosted by Mark and Francine Butler of Community Arts Network.
Camp Delaware invites audiences on an immersive journey through American history, focusing on the powerful story of the 5th United States Colored Infantry Regiment. This documentary explores the regiment’s formation, mustering, training, and battlefield experiences, centering on Camp Delaware in Delaware, Ohio, where these brave soldiers prepared to fight in the American Civil War. Through authentic speeches from key political figures of the era, personal letters from the troops, and evocative music from the period, Camp Delaware captures the strength and courage that fueled these soldiers’ dedication to freedom and justice.
Experience history through the words of Ohio Governors William Dennison and David Tod, Secretary Edwin Stanton, and President Abraham Lincoln, as well as through the impactful recruitment work of John Mercer Langston and the heroic actions of Medal of Honor recipients Milton Holland and Powatan Beaty. Each narrative and historical detail brings the struggles and triumphs of the Colored Troops vividly to life.
More information, as well as a trailer for the film, can be found here.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Local History & Genealogy | Community Event |
Orange Branch Library
The Orange Branch Library is located in Orange Township just north of the township's fire station, park and pool. At 33,000 square feet, this branch has a drive-up book drop and drive through pick-up window, along with many other special sustainable building features. The building also houses our Outreach Services Department and the Imagination Garden.
DCDL welcomes all people to our programs and events. If you require ASL interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, please contact us at pr@delawarelibrary.org.