‘They’ve Been Neglected for over a century:’ Black Civil War Soldiers Honored

‘They’ve been neglected for over a century:’ Black Civil War soldiers honored

A century after serving in the 39th United States Colored Infantry Regiment, two soldiers are to receive veteran headstones. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs approved headstones for Private John Thomas Weedon and Private Henry Adolphus Weedon, which will be placed at their grave sites in Frederick, Maryland, at the Sunnyside New Life Community Church cemetery. The two men, who are believed to be cousins, were part of the founders…

Honoring Heroes: Emotional Tribute Revives Lost Legacy of Black Civil War Soldiers

WEST CHESTER, PA — Friends of Shiloh AME Church and Cemetery (FoS) held a poignant ceremony last weekend, recreating a 160-year-old tradition to honor 14 Civil War United States Colored Troops (USCT) interred at the historic Westtown cemetery. The event, modeled after the first Decoration Day on May 1, 1865, drew inspiration from the solemn tribute organized by freed Black Americans in Charleston, SC, to honor Union soldiers. Held at the Old Che…