Historically Speaking: The Battle of New Market Heights
Fought in Henrico County on September 29, 1864, the Battle of New Market Heights is noted for producing 14 Black recipients of the United States' highest award for military valor in action- the Medal of Honor. Learn more about the history surrounding these events in a presentation by Tim Talbott, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust. This program is held in partnership with Henrico County Recreation and Parks, History Division. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
- Date:
- Thu Sep 5th 2024
- Time:
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location:
- LM Meeting Room
- Library:
- Libbie Mill Area Library
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Lectures & Talks
For more information about this program, please contact Kimberly Bridges at Kbridges@henricolibrary.org, or by phone at (804) 501-1929
