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Story of the 29th "Colored" Regiment - Sunday Series

Join Ben Hawley for a discussion of Our state’s creation of the 29th Connecticut, and how Governor William Buckingham bravely stood up against those within the state who opposed a black regiment.

Learn how the 29th Connecticut was formed.

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Hawley (a direct decendent of a soldier of the 29th)will discuss briefly the 29th’s battle experiences and some of the soldiers who stood out. Learn more about two Naugatuck men who joined the Regiment.

Refreshments will be served

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$5 for non-members

$3 for members

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