Screening of “Camp Delaware” Film
Feb. 02
Hayes Presidential Library & Museums Spiegel Grove - home of Rutherford B. Hayes, Fremont, OH, USA Open in Google Map
3–5:30 p.m.
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“Camp Delaware” chronicles the recruitment, training, battles, bravery and service of the 5th U.S. Colored Troops in the Civil War. The film is a recording of a stage production. It incorporates speeches of political figures of the day, letters from the soldiers and sounds of popular music of the era will bring the unit’s story to life.

“Camp Delaware” will be shown at 3 p.m. and last until 5 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session with the filmmakers until 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are $15 and available online here. Tickets will be sold at the front desk the day of the event, pending availability.

Proceeds benefit the Community Arts Network Performing Arts Scholarship. The scholarship is for Ohio graduating high school Seniors who will be attending an Ohio college or university to pursue a degree in the performing arts. For information on the scholarship, click here.

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