OUR MISSION
The mission of the 29th Connecticut Colored Regiment C.V. Infantry, a not-for-profit organization based in New Haven, Connecticut, is to commemorate, and perpetuate the memory and contributions of our ancestors who fought so gallantly in the regiment for their manhood, honor, freedom and glory. We, the members of the 29th, promote cultural awareness of African American, Native American and Caucasian officers who served the 29th in the Civil War.
As a not-for-profit historical organization, our goal is to solicit funds to erect a monument at Grapevine Point, the encampment for the 29th regiment, and to commission artwork for the face plate of the monument that will be reflective of the historic contributions of this Connecticut regiment. Our objectives include preserving the uniforms of our ancestors, participating in parades, establishing relationships with private and public institutions that are involved in historical and educational programming, classroom presentations and working with educators on curriculum development that will increase public awareness of the 29th’s rich history.
Come Celebrate History With Us A Monument Dedication Ceremony for
the Connecticut 29th Black Civil War Unit
On Saturday, September 20, 2008, the Descendants of the Connecticut 29th C.V. Infantry invite you to join our friends and guests across New England for a historic Monument Dedication to the Connecticut 29th Colored Civil War Regiment. The installation ceremony in New Haven, Connecticut's Criscoula Park will kick off a grand series of events that culminates on Friday, September 26. History, pageantry, art and exciting re-enactments will mark the special festivities dedicated to the valorous soldiers of the Connecticut 29th that fought and gave their lives for the cause of American freedom.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
2 PM - Monument Dedication Ceremony Criscuolo Park, at Chapel & James Street, New Haven, CT. Criscuolo Park, formerly Grapevine Point was the original encampment site of the famous Connecticut 29th Colored Regiment; volunteers who fought in the Civil War.
4 PM - Monument Reception John S. Martinez Magnet School, 100 James Street, New Haven, CT. Meet the Descendants of the Connecticut 29th Colored Regiment & Friends
6 PM - Artist's Reception Join us for an evening of hors d'oeuvres and refreshments with the CT 29th Monument sculptor, Ed Hamilton, whose nationally recognized commissions include the Spirit of Freedom African-American Memorial in Washington, D.C., the Abraham Lincoln Memorial in Louisville, Kentucky.
Friday, September 26, 2008
10 AM - Youth Dedication for the Connecticut 29th Colored Regiment Students across Connecticut will meet and hear the stories of the descendents of black and Native American soldiers that fought in the American Civil War.
11 AM - Youth Arm Band Parade Students may participate in the Connecticut 29th Arm Band Parade by wearing a special armband with the name of Connecticut 29th soldiers that represented their respective towns in the Civil War.
12 PM - Tribute and Re-enactment by the Oneida Indian Tribe of New York to the CT To the roar of Civil War cannons and muskets the Oneida Indian tribe of New York State will perform a special re-enactment dedicated to the soldiers of the Connecticut 29th.
Tour the Historic Armistad Vessel Finally, students can take a tour of the historic Amistad Vessel that black slaves commandeered to freedom in the 1830's will be docked in New Haven's wharf on Friday, September 26, 2008.
For more information, please contact Jackie Buster,
Chairman of the Connecticut 29th Monument Dedication Committee at (203) 777-5778.
