Lunch and Learn – The Connecticut Yankee Occupation of St. Augustine, FL, 1862-1865
Online Event Virtual, Norwich, CT, United StatesVirtual Presentation! From 1862-1865 the 7th, 10th, and 17th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry regiments occupied the “Ancient City” of St. Augustine, Florida during the American Civil War. Their experiences with African Americans changed throughout the course of the war, as government policy turned from a conciliatory approach to more stern measures. During this time, Connecticut soldiers […]