This event features a focused presentation on the 62nd U.S. Colored Troops, drawing from new research highlighted in the speaker’s latest book, First to Freedom: Cole County US Colored Troops. Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore related works, including stories of the Tuskegee Airmen connected with Lincoln. Presented in partnership with Missouri Humanities through the Speakers Bureau, the session connects local history to broader themes of service, freedom, and legacy.