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Camp Delaware Screening & Discussion
Presented by Community Arts Network
Tuesday, November 10
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bexley Public Library
Bexley Library AuditoriumJoin us for a screening of the documentary Camp Delaware, focusing on the powerful story of the 5th U.S. Colored Infantry Regiment and their training at Camp Delaware to fight in the Civil War.
Community Arts Network presents the documentary Camp Delaware, a film focusing on the powerful story of the 5th United States Colored Infantry Regiment and their training at Camp Delaware in Delaware, Ohio, where these brave soldiers prepared to fight in the American Civil War. The screening will be followed by a conversation and Q&A with the producers of the documentary.
About the Film
Camp Delaware invites audiences on an immersive journey through American history, focusing on the powerful story of the 5th United States Colored Infantry Regiment. This documentary explores the regiment’s formation, mustering, training, and battlefield experiences, centering on Camp Delaware in Delaware, Ohio, where these brave soldiers prepared to fight in the American Civil War. Through authentic speeches from key political figures of the era, personal letters from the troops, and evocative music from the period, Camp Delaware captures the strength and courage that fueled these soldiers’ dedication to freedom and justice.
Experience history through the words of Ohio Governors William Dennison and David Tod, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, and President Abraham Lincoln, as well as through the impactful words of a 5th USCT soldier, and descriptions of the heroic actions of Medal of Honor recipients James Bronson, Robert Pinn, Milton Holland, and Powatan Beaty. Each narrative and historical detail brings the struggles and triumphs of the Colored Troops vividly to life.
About Community Arts Network:
Community Arts Network advocates for diverse cultural perspectives in the performing arts. We believe in the power of storytelling as a means of preserving culture, fostering understanding, and cultivating meaningful dialogue.
We provide opportunities for performing artists to share their unique perspectives. Community Arts Network is an organization where the performing arts serve as a powerful vehicle for social justice, cultural exchange, and collective healing.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy and Local History | Civics, Current Events, and History |
Bexley Public Library
Bexley Public Library was founded in 1924 and first housed in Bexley High School, now Montrose Elementary School. The present building opened in 1929 and was designed by architects O.C. Miller and R.R. Reeves who drew upon French and Italian architecture from the 17th century for the design.
The library is located at 2411 East Main Street, at the intersection of East Main Street and Cassady Avenue. Parking is available in our parking lot on Euclaire Avenue and in front of the library on Main Street. Main Street is a No Parking Tow Zone from 4:00-6:00 p.m. weekdays.