Born Far From Freedom - Lecture & Book Signing with Author John Wood

During the Civil War, more than 17,000 African American men born in Virginia served in the United States Army and Navy, fighting for freedom and the preservation of the Union. Born Far From Freedom tells the story of the obstacles that had to be overcome to allow these men to fight, military units in which they served, battles in which they fought, and challenges they faced during and after the war. Join local author John Wood and the Gainsboro Branch Library as we explore local connections and tell the stories of the African American soldiers and sailors from Virginia who fought in the Civil War.