Washington Crossing Historic Park
Washington Crossing Historic Park
Soldier's of Color in Washington's Army
Toward the end of the Revolutionary War, up to 25 percent of General Washington’s army consisted of soldiers of color. For these men, the Revolutionary War was actually two wars: while the country fought for its existence, Black soldiers struggled for their own freedom. And they had to choose a side. Living historian and reenactor Noah Lewis (who portrays artillerist Ned Hector) gave a virtual lecture for Washington Crossing Historic Park on February 7, 2021. He discussed "Soldiers of Color in George Washington's Army."
