The 29th Connecticut Regiment and the Fight for Freedom

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 

Program Type:

Community Conversation

Age Group:

All Ages
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See the story of the brave African-American men who enlisted in Connecticut’s 29th “Colored Infantry Regiment” during the American Civil War and fought for the freedom of their people…and the nation. Presented by the film’s producer Chris Barlow, Director of the The Berlin Equity Action Team.