27K views · 198 reactions | Here's the story of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, an African American military unit that saw combat in the Civil War. #BlackHistoryMonth | Army Times | Facebook

A picture speaks a thousand words. But one tells it all. Black Patriots: Heroes of the Civil War highlights stories from the most celebrated regiment of black soldiers during the Civil War, the famed 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment and some of the most crucial and significant figures of the day. The one hour documentary premieres Monday, February 21 at 11/10c. | HISTORY

From the National Infantry Museum’s collection comes a unique piece of Civil War history. This Corps Badge — also known as a “Maltese Cross” — belonged to Private J. Smith of Company G, 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Each arm of the cross tells a story: 🔸 James Island – the 54th’s first engagement at Grimball’s Landing, July 16, 1863 🔸 Wagner – the climactic Second Battle of Fort Wagner, July 18, 1863 🔸 Olustee – fought in Baker County, Florida, February 20, 1864 🔸 Darien –