St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division is excited to announce a special two-part event highlighting the profound and significant contributions of St. Mary’s County’s U.S. Colored Troops and Medal of Honor recipients. On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) Interpretive Center in Lexington Park will be open to the public with free admission, offering exhibits on USCT Medal of Honor recipients and those who fought in the Battle of New Market Heights. That evening, a free lecture featuring author James S. Price, writer of “The Battle of New Market Heights: Freedom Will be Theirs by the Sword”, will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library. The public is encouraged to head to the USCT Interpretive Center to learn about two St. Mary’s County Medal of Honor recipients who served in the 38th Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Colored Troops and fought for the Union during the Civil War. These two men were awarded the highest honor for their valor and bravery during this battle in 1864. On the trail between the Lexington Manor Passive Park and John G. Lancaster Park, you can read about the Civil War era […]
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