A Legacy of Integration: The African American Citizen-Soldier and the Continental Army by Noel Poirier

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A Legacy of Integration: The African American Citizen-Soldier and the Continental Army by Noel Poirier

Family, Youth & EducationAcademic Lectures & PanelsCommunity & CultureParades & CivicsFamily, Youth & Education / Academic Lectures & PanelsCommunity & Culture / Parades & Civics
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Indoor venueGeneral PublicBlack/African AmericanVeteransWorkshop/ClassPanel DiscussionPublic
When:
June 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Where:
Prince George's Equestrian Center and The Show Place Arena
Source:
Prince George's Equestrian Center and The Show Place Arena

This lecture explores the often-overlooked contributions of African American soldiers in the Continental Army and reframes the narrative of the Revolutionary War by emphasizing the courage, sacrifice, and significance of African American citizen-soldiers in shaping America’s first integrated military force. Lecture with Question & Answer Session. To register, call the museum.

African & Diaspora CultureIndoor venueGeneral PublicBlack/African AmericanVeteransWorkshop/ClassPanel DiscussionPublic

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  • City coverage

    Upper Marlboro, MD

  • Primary source

    Prince George's Equestrian Center and The Show Place Arena

  • Categories

    Family, Youth & Education, Academic Lectures & Panels, Community & Culture

  • Signals

    African & Diaspora Culture, Indoor venue, General Public, Black/African American