Black In Blue: African Americans in the Civil War Navies

10Feb2012

February 18, 2012: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Kicking off our 2012 public programming is our annual Black History Month event, Black In Blue. This event examines the personal stories of African Americans serving in or affected by the Navies of the Civil War.

This year’s presentation focuses on: Moses Dallas, a Savannah area slave pilot hired for the raid on the USS Water Witch; Harriet Dallas, a “free woman of color” and widow of Moses Dallas; and Susie King Taylor, a nurse for the Union forces on the Georgia Coast. Each of these fascinating figures will be portrayed by local actors in first-person museum theatre performances, giving guests a unique view of their experiences and stories during the Civil War.

In addition, a special tour of the Museum’s galleries will highlight the stories of the African American experience in both the Union and Confederate Navies.

A special school and group tour program is available for booking during the week of 2/13-17 as well. Contact the Museum for more information.

February – Black in Blue: African Americans in the Civil War Navies

2012 February 13 – 18
The title of our special Black History Month programming, Black in Blue, refers to blue as the naval color on both sides in the Civil War, just as this theme recounts the personal stories of African Americans affected by navies both North and South. Our presentations include Museum Theatre performances as well as tours of our award winning exhibits.

Schools and Groups: Monday through Friday, February 13 – 17
•10:00 am – Available for booking: Interpretive Tours & Museum Theatre Programs highlighting the African American Naval Experience during the American Civil War.

Public Program: Saturday, February 18
•1:30 pm – Museum Theatre
•2:30 pm – Black in Blue Interpretive Tour – Guided tour of the Museum’s galleries with a special focus on the stories of the African American experience in the Navies of the Civil War
•3:30 pm – Museum Theatre

Museum Theatre Programs (both time slots):
“A Nominal Slave” – The story of boat pilot, business owner & slave Moses Dallas, a casualty in the raid on the USS Water Witch
“Two Snakes” – The story of free woman of color Harriet Dallas, widowed by Moses Dallas’ death
“My Life in Camp” – The story of Susie King Taylor, serving as a Union nurse on the Georgia coast

Cost: Regular Admission

One Response to “Black In Blue: African Americans in the Civil War Navies”

1. Anthony Middleton says:

   April 20, 2012 at 11:48 am

   Wish I could find a Black Civil War Sailor for my Black History Program for 2013. It would be surprising and unique as you can’t find one anywhere on the internet.

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