Lunch & Learn: The United States Colored Troops - African Americans’ Fight for Freedom During the Civil War
Thu, Jul 10
|John G. Riley Center and Museum
Join us for a riveting lecture from Sgt. Maj. Jarvis V. Rosier, Sr., U.S. Army (Ret.), as he shares the history of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) and their pivotal role during the Civil War.
Time & Location
Jul 10, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
John G. Riley Center and Museum, 419 E Jefferson St, Tallahassee, FL 32301, USA
Guests
About the event
We are honored to welcome Sgt. Maj. Jarvis V. Rosier, Sr., U.S. Army (Ret.), Chair of the John G. Riley Foundation and member of the Riley Museum Advisory Council. His talk, “The United States Colored Troops (USCT): African Americans’ Fight for Freedom During the Civil War (1861–1865)” will spotlight the courage and resilience of Black Union soldiers whose service helped shape the course of American history.
This inspiring presentation offers a deeper look at the legacy of the USCT and their connection to Tallahassee’s past.
Free and open to the public; light lunch and refreshments provided. Limited seats available — RSVP today!
Meet the lecturer:
Sgt. Maj. Jarvis V. Rosier, Sr., U.S. Army (Ret.)
