The Wayne County Museum in Downtown Goldsboro hosted the grand finale for its exhibit on the 135th United States Colored Troop on Saturday. The exhibit displayed the efforts of the locally-organized Black soldiers of the Civil War. The 135th USCT was organized in Goldsboro on March 28, 1865, toward the end of the Civil War.…… read more »
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135th USCT Honored As Museum Exhibit Comes To A Close (PHOTO GALLERY)
Museum’s Grand Finale For 135th USCT Exhibit Set For Saturday
It’s your last chance to check out the Wayne County Museum’s latest exhibit, “Fighting for Freedom: the 135th USCT, Black Soldiers of the Civil War.” This Saturday, May 1, is the grand finale of the exhibit which shows the efforts of the locally-organized Black soldiers of the Civil War. At 1 PM on Saturday, there…… read more »
Museum’s 135th USCT Exhibit Opens This Saturday
The Wayne County Museum opens its newest exhibit this weekend. In honor of Black History Month, the local museum will showcase the history of the little-known Black soldiers of the Civil War, particularly the 135th United States Colored Troop formed right here in Goldsboro. Jennifer Kuykendall, the Executive Director of the Wayne County Museum, appeared…… read more »
Wayne County Museum To Debut 135th USCT Exhibit In February
The Wayne County Museum will be presenting their annual Black History exhibit in collaboration with the USCT Research Team, on the little-known Black soldiers of the Civil War. The special exhibition will open on Saturday, February 20th at 10 AM. At 1 PM on opening day, local reenactors will introduce visitors to these brave African-American soldiers,…… read more »
