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Individuals of Connecticut's Colored Regiments Highlighted at New Haven Museum

In honor of Veterans Day, John Mills, an independent scholar and president of the Alex Breanne Corporation, a Connecticut-based non-profit researching the lives of the enslaved, will present “Individuals of Connecticut’s Colored Regiments” at the New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. The free event will also stream on Facebook Live.

The Militia Act of 1862 made it legal for African American men to enlist in any United States military or naval service, leading to the creation of Connecticut’s 29th Colored Infantry Regiment. During his presentation, Mills will delve into the lives and experiences of some of the men who enlisted in the 29th Rgt., explore the current understanding of them, and challenge how the nation recognizes their unique sacrifices today. Today, the 29th Rgt. is memorialized by a monument in Criscuolo Park in New Haven, in an area formerly known as Grape Vine Point, where the 29th Rgt. trained.

As a Blue Star Museum, the New Haven Museum offers the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, free admission all year. For more information, visit www.newhavenmuseum.org or @NewHavenMuseum or call 203-562-4183.