Anyone who has ever watched the 1989 epic Glory is familiar with the heroic feats of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. And if, for some reason, you are reading this but haven’t seen the movie, ...

In the 1860s, it was viewed as groundbreaking to form an all-black regiment and send them into battle. The mere existence of such a regiment meant threats of bondage and execution for soldiers and ...

Today is Saturday, May 28, the 148th day of 2022. There are 217 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 28, 1863, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, made up of ...

Black soldiers were promised pay equal to white soldiers, but it didn’t happen right away. After more famous battles in South Carolina, in 1863, they came to fight in Florida in 1864. “But while in ...

KNOWN AS THE PLACE TO FIND ITALIAN RESTAURANTS CAFES AND CAOLNNI, BUT IT’S ALSO TO SOME OF THE OLDEST BUILDINGS IN THE CITY AS DIRECTOR OF ARCHEOLOGYpF REVEALS IN HIS BOOK BOSTON’S OLDEST BUILDINGS ...

BOSTON - A newly restored monument honoring a famed Civil War unit of Black soldiers in Boston was officially rededicated Wednesday. The bronze and stone memorial honors Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and ...

Boston’s City Archeologist Joe Bagley is the author of "Boston’s Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them." His work in documenting these buildings was featured in a video by Boston’s Preservation ...

PITTSFIELD — A force of Union Army soldiers charge into the breach with bayonets fixed — expressions of courage, tenacity and determination reside on their faces. Viewers do not see the combatants on ...

Fort Cavazos’ top headquarters unit, III Armored Corps, and the 1st Cavalry Division are paying homage this month to members of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, an all-Black infantry ...

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. A 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment ladder badge worn by an unknown veteran who served in Company A. The ...

A ceremonial unveiling event for the Robert Gould Shaw 54th Massachusetts Regiment Memorial will on take place Memorial Day after it was postponed due to Sunday’s rain. The “Witness to History” event ...

What Did Conservatives Conserve Before 1955? The Eternal Return of James Burnham The importance of the American flag, celebrated on this holiday, shines through in the story of one Civil War regiment.