African American contributions during early US wars detailed in exhibit

The Maryland Center for History and Culture has a look at the story of African Americans who took part in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. The museum’s exhibit, “The Unfinished Revolution: Maryland in the Wars for Independence,” details the efforts of Black men and women during that time. Some Black men thought they would gain their freedom by serving in the Army. There were 95 Black men from Maryland who served in the Continental Army.

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