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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Lecture: Discovering Civil War Era Ancestors Among the U.S. Colored Troops
DESCRIPTION:\nFrom 1863 through 1865, African Americans fought on the side of the Union Army in regiments known as the United States Colored Troops (USCT). Among their ranks were ancestors of Iowa State Representative Ross Wilburn. In this 2025 Juneteenth Lecture, Wilburn will share his family’s Civil War history and his adventures in genealogical research, tracking down those brave ancestors.\nPresented in partnership by Ames History Museum, Ames Public Library, and NAACP Ames Branch.\nAttend in person at Ames Public Library or watch online – register for the Zoom link at the event website.\n
URL:https://discoverames.com/events/juneteenth-lecture-discovering-civil-war-era-ancestors-among-the-u-s-colored-troops/
CATEGORIES:History,Lecture
LOCATION:515 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa
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