This is the fifth and final part of Jon Harbuck’s series. – editor Once the Shaw Memorial was completed (1884, according to what I read) a lavish dedication ceremony was held.  Among the notable speakers that day was William James (of the famous Boston literary family) whose oration paid tribute not only to Colonel Shaw … More They Sacrificed Everything – Part 5

Part 2 of Jon Harbuck’s series about his 54th Massachuesetts piece. -Editor. As anyone who has seen the movie “Glory” already knows, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry was recruited from both freedmen and former slaves, then placed under the command of Colonel Ferris Bueller.  (Okay, that last bit is not so well known.)  To enlist … More They Sacrificed Everything – Part 2