Join us for an inspiring evening with historian Maurice Imh off\, author of The 1st Michigan Colored Regiment\, as he brings to life t he remarkable story of Michigan&rsquo\;s first and only African American r egiment during the Civil War. In this compelling work\, Imhoff illuminates the courage\, resilience\, and patriotism of the men who fought not only for the Union\, but also for freedom and equality in a nation divided.
\nDrawing from personal accounts and rich historical context\, Imhoff s hares how hundreds of soldiers&mdash\;many born in the South&mdash\;return ed there to battle for the liberation of others\, confronting both enemy f ire and entrenched prejudice. Their story is one of valor\, sacrifice\, an d the enduring pursuit of justice.
\nAt this event\, Imhoff will dis cuss his research journey\, the lives of these remarkable soldiers\, and t he importance of preserving African American military history. A Q&\;A and book signing will follow the presentation.
\nAbout the Author:Maurice Imhoff is a Michigan historian dedicated to uncovering and sha ring the stories of the state&rsquo\;s African American Civil War soldiers . He co-founded the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society and has wor ked with the Smithsonian National Museum of American History\, collaborati ng on projects within the Divisions of Cultural and Community Life and Pol itical and Military History. Through his writing\, lectures\, and communit y work\, Imhoff continues to honor the legacies of those whose courage hel ped shape the nation&rsquo\;s history.
\n📖 Don&rsquo\;t miss this o pportunity to meet Maurice Imhoff and discover a powerful chapter of Michi gan and American history that still resonates today.
\nFor questions about this program\, please contact silbermand@cidlibrary.org
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