Historically Speaking: The Battle of New Market Heights

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Thursday, September 05, 2024

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Libbie Mill - Henrico County Public Library

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09/05/2024 07:00 PM 09/05/2024 08:00 PM America/Anguilla Historically Speaking: The Battle of New Market Heights Ages 14+. Fought in Henrico County on September 29, 1864, the Battle of New Market Heights is noted for the bravery of 14 Black soldiers. These men were recipients of the United States’ highest award for military valor in action - the Medal of Honor. Learn more about the history surrounding these events in a presentation by Tim Talbott, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust. In collaboration with Henrico County Public Library and sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/richmond/events/libbie-mill-henrico-county-public-library/historically-speaking-the-battle-of-new-market-heights-285152?ref=uceaddevent Libbie Mill - Henrico County Public Library, 2100 Libbie Lake East Street, Richmond, VA, 23230

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Ages 14+. Fought in Henrico County on September 29, 1864, the Battle of New Market Heights is noted for the bravery of 14 Black soldiers. These men were recipients of the United States’ highest award for military valor in action - the Medal of Honor. Learn more about the history surrounding these events in a presentation by Tim Talbott, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust. In collaboration with Henrico County Public Library and sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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